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Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland to reach the knockout stages while Japan thrashed fellow last 16-bound side Spain 4-0 and Zambia made history

Goals from Lushomo Mweemba, Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji secured Zambia’s first points in a Women’s World Cup at Costa Rica’s expense

Japan, Spain reach Women’s World Cup last 16; Canada fight back to win; US, Netherlands clash. Japan, Spain sail through to WWC last 16; Canada fight back to beat Ireland; US, Netherlands face off for Group E supremacy.

Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both bagged a braced on Wednesday as Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to advance to the last-16 at the women's World Cup. The mauling at Eden Park allowed Japan to progress to the knockout stages from Group C following their 2-0 win over Costa Rica at…

Spain and Japan secured spots in the knockout stage while guaranteeing their Group C opponents an early exit.

Minute-by-minute: Japan made it two wins from two against the Central Americans to qualify for the knockout phase

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The 2023 World Cup kicks off this weekend with England one of the favourites after summer success at the Euros