ESPN’s comprehensive coverage of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup (June 26 – July 17) from Germany will include all 32 matches televised live and in high definition on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3.com, as well as extensive coverage on ESPN’s digital media platforms,
including ESPNnetworks.com, the WatchESPN App, and ESPN Mobile TV. Today, executive producer Jed Drake announced the opening round match assignments for the three ESPN
commentator teams. Highlights:
- The lead team of Ian Darke and former U.S. Women’s National Team captain Julie
Foudy will call the Germany vs. Canada opening match in Berlin on Sunday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN3.com), all United States team matches in Group C, and the final in Frankfurt on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN3.com); - Adrian Healey will pair with former U.S. National Team defender Kate Markgraf, beginning Sunday (June 26) with Nigeria vs. France in Sinsheim
on the opening day of the World Cup. Healey will also call a pair of matches with former U.S. Women’s National Team coach Tony DiCicco – Brazil vs. Australia (June 29) and Canada vs. France (June 30) next week. - Beth Mowins will work with former U.S. National Team player Cat Whitehill, beginning with the Japan-New Zealand match Monday, June 27, in Bochum.
Assignments for the knockout round will be announced as the tournament progresses.
2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup Groupings
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| 1 Germany | 1 Japan | 1 USA | 1 Brazil |
| 2 Canada | 2 New Zealand | 2 Korea DPR | 2 Australia |
| 3 Nigeria | 3 Mexico | 3 Colombia | 3 Norway |
| 4 France | 4 England | 4 Sweden | 4 Equatorial Guinea |
2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup TV Schedule – ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.com
u All times EASTERN u Schedule is subject to change u All matches in high definition
u FIFA match #s
| Date | Time | Network | Match | Group | Site |
| Su 6/26 | 8:45 a.m. | ESPN2/ESPN3.com | Nigeria vs. France
Adrian Healey and Kate Markgraf |
A | Sinsheim |
| 11:30 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Germany vs. Canada
Ian Darke and Julie Foudy |
A | Berlin | |
| Mo 6/27 | 8:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Japan vs. New Zealand
Beth Mowins and Cat Whitehill |
B | Bochum |
| 11:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Mexico vs. England
Healey and Markgraf |
B | Wolfsburg | |
| Tu 6/28 | 8:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Colombia vs. Sweden
Mowins and Whitehill |
C | Leverkusen |
| 11:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | USA vs. Korea DPR
Darke and Foudy |
C | Dresden | |
| We 6/29 | 8:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Norway vs. Equa. Guinea
Mowins and Whitehill |
D | Augsburg |
| 12 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Brazil vs. Australia
Healey and Tony DiCicco |
D | Moenchengladbach | |
| Th 6/30 | 11:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Canada vs. France
Healey and DiCicco |
A | Bochum |
| 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2/ESPN3.com | Germany vs. Nigeria
Darke and Foudy |
A | Frankfurt | |
| Fr 7/1 | 8:45 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Japan vs. Mexico
Mowins and Whitehill |
B | Leverkusen |
| 12 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | New Zealand vs. England
Healey and Markgraf |
B | Dresden |
2nd Stage – Quarterfinals
| Date | Time | Network | Match | Site | Match # |
| Sa 7/9 | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | 1st B vs. 2nd A | Leverkusen | 26 |
| 2:15 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | 1st A vs. 2nd B | Wolfsburg | 25 | |
| Su 7/10 | 6:30 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | 1st C vs. 2nd D | Augsburg | 27 |
| 11 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | 1st D vs. 2nd C | Dresden | 28 |
2nd Stage – Semifinals
| Date | Time | Network | Match | Site | Match # |
| We 7/13 | 11:30 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Winners: Match 26 vs. 28 | Moenchengladbach | 30 |
| 2:15 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Winners: Match 25 vs. 27 | Frankfurt | 29 |
Third Place Match
| Sa 7/16 | 11 a.m. | ESPN2/ESPN3.com | Losers – 29 vs. 30 | Sinsheim | 31 |
2010 FIFA World Cup Title Match
| Su 7/17 | 2 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN3.com | Winners – 29 vs. 30 | Frankfurt | 32 |
Click here for previous ESPN commentator announcements.
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