Group Fįrance topped Group F with a 6-3 win over Panama, who had already been eliminated before their last group-stage match. The USA were held to draws by both the Dutch and Portugal - and were lucky not to be beaten by the latter, who saw Ana Capeta hit the post in injury time in their final game.ĭebutants Portugal and Vietnam both exit their maiden tournaments at the group stage. Netherlands secured top spot in the group with a 7-0 thrashing of Vietnam, condemning reigning champions the USA to second place. Group DĮngland progressed as group winners with three wins from three, including a 6-1 thrashing of China, to set up a last-16 meeting with Nigeria.ĭenmark followed the Lionesses through in second place, meaning China and tournament debutants Haiti head home. Both sides had already qualified for the round of 16 by winning their opening two games.Ĭosta Rica and Zambia were both eliminated heading into their meeting, which Zambia won 3-1 to seal a first World Cup victory in their tournament debut. Japan topped Group C after thrashing Spain 4-0 in their final group match. Nigeria reached the knockouts for just the third time in nine attempts, although their goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland meant they had to settle for second place.Ĭanada go out at the group stage for the first time since 2011, while a first Women's World Cup for the Republic ended with a solitary point. Not only did they manage that but their 4-0 thrashing of the Olympic champions was enough for them to top the group. Group BĪustralia needed to beat Canada in their final group game to avoid following co-hosts New Zealand out at the earliest point and a first group-stage exit since 2003. New Zealand become the first Women's World Cup hosts to be eliminated at the group stage, while Philippines, who finished bottom, did pick up a win on their global tournament debut against the co-hosts. Switzerland topped Group A as the only unbeaten side in the pool, with a goalless draw against co-hosts New Zealand securing their progress.įormer world champions Norway recovered from defeat at the hands of New Zealand in their opening game to advance in second place, beating debutants Philippines 6-0 in their final match. All the latest from the Women's World Cup.BBC Sport looks at how it all panned out.
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