2003 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage
The knockout stage of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup was the second and final stage of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in the United States. It began on 1 October 2003 and ended with the final at the Home Depot Center, Carson, California on 12 October 2003. Germany, China, Norway, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Sweden, and defending champions United States. Canada, Germany, Sweden and the United States made it to the semi-finals. Sweden beat Canada 2–1 to reach the final, while Germany overcame the host country 3–0. The  United States beat its neighbors for third place, and Germany beat Sweden 2–1 in the final in extra time. This was the last World Cup to use the golden goal rule; it would be abolished in 2005 as the extra time play was restored. "All times listed below are in American time (EDT/, PDT/)". Bracket. Quarter-finals. Brazil vs Sweden. United States vs Norway. Germany vs Russia. China PR vs Canada. Semi-finals. United States vs Germany. Sweden vs Canada. Third place play-off.