Japan has booked its spot in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup, but England and Mexico are still fighting to join the Asian powerhouse in the knockout stage.
Japan became the third team to advance to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup following a 4-0 win over Mexico Friday courtesy of a Homare Sawa hat trick.
As one of the top seeds, Japan can take command of Group B with a win over Mexico Friday at the FIFA Women's World Cup (Rogers Sportsnet, CBCSports.ca, 8:45 am ET).
All eyes will be on star forward Kelly Smith when England takes on Mexico Monday at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany (Rogers Sportsnet, CBCSports.ca, 11:45 am ET).
How did we get to this point to where the FIFA Women's World Cup has grown into the premier global event in women's sports? CBCSports.ca senior writer John F. Molinaro explains.
Great goals, thrilling games, memorable player celebrations and controversial incidents. CBCSports.ca takes a look at the 10 most memorable moments in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup.