The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany continues on ESPN and ESPN3.com with two semifinal matches on Wednesday, July 13. Led by goalkeeper Hope Solo and forward Abby Wambach, the No. 1-ranked U.S. team — coming off its dramatic quarterfinal win on Sunday over Brazil on penalty kicks — returns to the field against France at 11:30 a.m. ET, in Moenchengladbach. After its stunning overtime win over two-time defending champion and host Germany, Japan plays Sweden in the second match in Frankfurt at 2:15 p.m. France and Japan are both appearing in the World Cup semifinals for the first time. The winners of Wednesday’s matches will play in the Women’s World Cup Finals in Frankfurt on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN3.com. The Third Place match will be played in Sinsheim on Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN3.com.