On today’s pod: the highly anticipated showdown between France and Brazil certainly lived up to the hype, with a late Wendie Renard header kickstarting the tournament for Les Bleues.
That result means Group F is wide open after Jamaica beat Panama 1-0, thanks to a 56th minute goal from Allyson Swaby. The Reggae Girlz’ first Women’s World Cup win means that a draw against Brazil in their final group game will send them through.
Elsewhere, Sweden are into the knockouts after netting five against an erratic Italy and some good news coming out of the England camp. Keira Walsh channelled all our good vibes from Friday’s podcast with confirmation she’s not done her ACL. Phew!
We’ll be back on Monday for a rundown of the final games of groups A, B and C – with qualification hanging in the balance for both Australia and New Zealand.
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