WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: USA draws Sweden, Nigeria & North Korea

The United States will face Sweden, North Korea and Nigeria in first-round group play of the Women's World Cup it is hosting Sept. 20-Oct. 12.

The USA faces Sweden Sept. 21 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.; Nigeria at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Sept. 25; and North Korea at Columbus Crew Stadium Sept. 28.

The Women's World Cup draw:

Group A – USA*, Sweden, Nigeria, North Korea.
Group B – Norway*, France, Brazil, South Korea.
Group C – Germany*, Canada, Japan, Argentina.
Group D – China*, Ghana, Australia, Russia.
* Seeded teams.