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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team celebrates after winning the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, July 5, in Vancouver, Canada. The United States defeated Japan with a final score of 5-2. Click through the gallery to see tournament highlights:
![Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates the impressive win.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705211817-21-world-cup-0705.jpg?q=w_3147,h_1770,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates the impressive win.
![Megan Rapinoe of the United States and Homare Sawa of Japan fight for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214004-03-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Megan Rapinoe of the United States and Homare Sawa of Japan fight for the ball.
![Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori allows a third goal to United States' Carli Lloyd during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214056-04-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_5000,h_2813,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori allows a third goal to United States’ Carli Lloyd during the first half.
![Japanese football fans react to a U.S. goal at a public screening of the game in Tokyo.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214155-05-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japanese football fans react to a U.S. goal at a public screening of the game in Tokyo.
![U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo watches as American Julie Johnston and Homare Sawa of Japan battle for a header during the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214248-06-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_3242,h_1824,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo watches as American Julie Johnston and Homare Sawa of Japan battle for a header during the second half.
![Alex Morgan of the United States controls the ball in the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214345-07-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Alex Morgan of the United States controls the ball in the second half.
![Hope Solo allows a goal during the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214422-restricted-08-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Hope Solo allows a goal during the second half.
![Japan's Yuki Ogimi of Japan scores a goal during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214506-09-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Yuki Ogimi of Japan scores a goal during the first half.
![Homare Sawa vies with Abby Wambach.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150705214556-10-wc-0705.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Homare Sawa vies with Abby Wambach.
![England celebrates a penalty kick goal against Germany during extra time at the Women's World Cup soccer third-place match in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 4. England defeated Germany with a final score of 1-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150704193613-01-womens-world-cup-third-place-2015.jpg?q=w_3116,h_1752,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England celebrates a penalty kick goal against Germany during extra time at the Women’s World Cup soccer third-place match in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 4. England defeated Germany with a final score of 1-0.
![England's Katie Chapman knocks down Germany's Sara Dabritz during the second half of the Women's World Cup soccer third-place match on Saturday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150704193934-03-womens-world-cup-third-place-2015.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Katie Chapman knocks down Germany’s Sara Dabritz during the second half of the Women’s World Cup soccer third-place match on Saturday.
![England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley makes a save against Germany during second-half action on Saturday, July 4.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150704193741-02-womens-world-cup-third-place-2015.jpg?q=w_2698,h_1517,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley makes a save against Germany during second-half action on Saturday, July 4.
![Japanese players celebrate their first-half goal against England during a Women's World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 1. Japan, the defending World Cup champions, won 2-1 after a late-minute own goal by England's Laura Bassett.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210420-01-women-world-cup-0701.jpg?q=w_2949,h_1659,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japanese players celebrate their first-half goal against England during a Women’s World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 1. Japan, the defending World Cup champions, won 2-1 after a late-minute own goal by England’s Laura Bassett.
![England's Josanne Potter, right, consoles Bassett after the whistle.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150702120306-world-cup-lisa-bassett-2015.jpg?q=w_1790,h_1007,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Josanne Potter, right, consoles Bassett after the whistle.
![Yuki Ogimi of Japan battles through two England defenders.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210421-02-women-world-cup-0701.jpg?q=w_3679,h_2069,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Yuki Ogimi of Japan battles through two England defenders.
![England's Katie Chapman, center, congratulates Fara Williams after Williams tied the score on a penalty kick. Both teams traded penalty-kick goals before Bassett's own goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210423-03-women-world-cup-0701-restricted.jpg?q=w_3159,h_1776,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Katie Chapman, center, congratulates Fara Williams after Williams tied the score on a penalty kick. Both teams traded penalty-kick goals before Bassett’s own goal.
![Jill Scott of England and Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan slide in for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210425-04-women-world-cup-0701.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Jill Scott of England and Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan slide in for the ball.
![English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley hangs from the crossbar.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210426-05-women-world-cup-0701.jpg?q=w_5062,h_2847,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley hangs from the crossbar.
![Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi shields Chapman during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150701210428-06-women-world-cup-0701.jpg?q=w_2592,h_1458,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Nahomi Kawasumi shields Chapman during the first half.
![American Kelley O'Hara, center in white, celebrates after scoring a goal against Germany on Tuesday, June 30. The goal, late in the second half, clinched a 2-0 semifinal victory for the Americans. They will now get a rematch against Japan, the team that defeated them in the 2011 World Cup final.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150630212716-08-usa-highlights-0630.jpg?q=w_2883,h_1621,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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American Kelley O’Hara, center in white, celebrates after scoring a goal against Germany on Tuesday, June 30. The goal, late in the second half, clinched a 2-0 semifinal victory for the Americans. They will now get a rematch against Japan, the team that defeated them in the 2011 World Cup final.
![U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath gets knocked over by Germany's Tabea Kemme.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150630211900-03-usa-highlights-0630.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath gets knocked over by Germany’s Tabea Kemme.
![Germany's Alexandra Popp, left, clashed heads with American Morgan Brian early in the match. Both players received treatment and returned to action.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150630211902-04-usa-highlights-0630.jpg?q=w_2374,h_1336,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Alexandra Popp, left, clashed heads with American Morgan Brian early in the match. Both players received treatment and returned to action.
![German forward Celia Sasic reacts after missing a penalty kick early in the second half. It would have given Germany a 1-0 lead.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150630211903-05-usa-highlights-0630.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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German forward Celia Sasic reacts after missing a penalty kick early in the second half. It would have given Germany a 1-0 lead.
![Alex Morgan of the United States is defended by Germany's Annike Krahn, left, and Lena Goessling.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150630212712-06-usa-highlights-0630.jpg?q=w_4300,h_2419,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Alex Morgan of the United States is defended by Germany’s Annike Krahn, left, and Lena Goessling.
![England players celebrate a goal during their 2-1 victory over Canada in the Women's World Cup on Saturday, June 27. The victory in Vancouver, British Columbia, gave England its first-ever trip to the semifinals.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160527-02-eng-can-wwc.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2786,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England players celebrate a goal during their 2-1 victory over Canada in the Women’s World Cup on Saturday, June 27. The victory in Vancouver, British Columbia, gave England its first-ever trip to the semifinals.
![Canada's Christine Sinclair shoots the ball past English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160529-03-eng-can-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Christine Sinclair shoots the ball past English goalkeeper Karen Bardsley.
![England's Jodie Taylor, left, celebrates her goal against Canada with teammate Jill Scott.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160526-01-eng-can-wwc.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2730,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Jodie Taylor, left, celebrates her goal against Canada with teammate Jill Scott.
![Japanese players celebrate a goal scored by Mana Iwabuchi (No. 16) during a match against Australia on June 27. It was the only goal scored in the quarterfinal match, which was played in Edmonton, Alberta.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160525-05-japan-aus-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japanese players celebrate a goal scored by Mana Iwabuchi (No. 16) during a match against Australia on June 27. It was the only goal scored in the quarterfinal match, which was played in Edmonton, Alberta.
![Kyah Simon of Australia challenges Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160516-01-japan-aus-wwc.jpg?q=w_2574,h_1656,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Kyah Simon of Australia challenges Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan.
![Australia's Caitlin Foord, left, and Lisa De Vanna try to keep the ball from Japan's Aya Miyama.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160519-02-japan-aus-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Caitlin Foord, left, and Lisa De Vanna try to keep the ball from Japan’s Aya Miyama.
![Samantha Kerr of Australia flies in the air as she is fouled by Iwashimizu.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150627160521-03-japan-aus-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Samantha Kerr of Australia flies in the air as she is fouled by Iwashimizu.
![U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg stands over China's Wang Lisi during a match in Ottawa on Friday, June 26. The United States won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626220321-03-usa-china-wwc.jpg?q=w_3783,h_2522,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. defender Meghan Klingenberg stands over China’s Wang Lisi during a match in Ottawa on Friday, June 26. The United States won 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.
![China's Lou Jiahui collides with U.S. defender Julie Johnston.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626220116-02-usa-china.jpg?q=w_3350,h_2719,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China’s Lou Jiahui collides with U.S. defender Julie Johnston.
![U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath fights for the ball with China's Pang Fengyue.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626220430-04-usa-china-wwc.jpg?q=w_3600,h_2718,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. midfielder Tobin Heath fights for the ball with China’s Pang Fengyue.
![U.S. forward Amy Rodriguez kicks the ball during the China match.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626220549-05-usa-china-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Amy Rodriguez kicks the ball during the China match.
![Johnston and China's Wang Shuang vie for the ball during the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626220705-06-us-china-wwc.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Johnston and China’s Wang Shuang vie for the ball during the second half.
![Germany's Simone Laudehr, right, is challenged by Jessica Houara of France during a quarterfinal match in Montreal on June 26. Germany advanced after winning a penalty shootout.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626210432-01-wwc-german-france-restricted.jpg?q=w_3772,h_2466,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Simone Laudehr, right, is challenged by Jessica Houara of France during a quarterfinal match in Montreal on June 26. Germany advanced after winning a penalty shootout.
![Germany's Nadine Angerer allows a goal on a penalty kick.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626212644-02-wwc-german-france.jpg?q=w_3000,h_2000,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Nadine Angerer allows a goal on a penalty kick.
![France's Claire Lavogez is consoled by head coach Philippe Bergeroo after she missed her penalty in the shootout.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626212740-03-wwc-german-france-restricted.jpg?q=w_4096,h_2727,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Claire Lavogez is consoled by head coach Philippe Bergeroo after she missed her penalty in the shootout.
![French midfielder Claire Lavogez slides in on German midfielder Tabea Kemme.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626213032-04-wwc-germany-france-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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French midfielder Claire Lavogez slides in on German midfielder Tabea Kemme.
![France's Jessica Houara, right, trips Alexandra Popp.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150626213149-05-wwc-germany-france.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Jessica Houara, right, trips Alexandra Popp.
![Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori dives for a save during a round-of-16 match in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 23. Japan defeated the Netherlands 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150624162432-04-wwc-0623.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori dives for a save during a round-of-16 match in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 23. Japan defeated the Netherlands 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
![Dutch player Desiree van Lunteren heads the ball during the match against Japan.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150624162430-03-wwc-0623.jpg?q=w_3464,h_1949,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Dutch player Desiree van Lunteren heads the ball during the match against Japan.
![Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu knocks the ball away from Lieke Martens.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150624162429-02-wwc-0623.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Azusa Iwashimizu knocks the ball away from Lieke Martens.
![Japan's Aya Sameshima shoots over the bar.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150624162427-01-wwc-0623-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Aya Sameshima shoots over the bar.
![U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe is fouled by Colombia defender Angela Clavijo during a round-of-16 match in Edmonton on Monday, June 22. The foul was in the box, leading to a penalty that Carli Lloyd converted into a goal. The United States won the match 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622221919-01b-wwc-us-colombia-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe is fouled by Colombia defender Angela Clavijo during a round-of-16 match in Edmonton on Monday, June 22. The foul was in the box, leading to a penalty that Carli Lloyd converted into a goal. The United States won the match 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
![Lloyd goes for the ball between Colombia's Stefany Castano, left, and Natalia Gaitan.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622220900-03-wwc-us-colombia-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Lloyd goes for the ball between Colombia’s Stefany Castano, left, and Natalia Gaitan.
![U.S. forward Abby Wambach kicks the ball away from goalkeeper Catalina Perez. Wambach was called offside on the play.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622220956-04-wwc-us-colombia-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Abby Wambach kicks the ball away from goalkeeper Catalina Perez. Wambach was called offside on the play.
![Clavijo stretches for the ball in front of U.S. midfielder Lauren Holiday.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622221404-06-wwc-us-colombia-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Clavijo stretches for the ball in front of U.S. midfielder Lauren Holiday.
![Norway's Ada Hegerberg heads the ball during a round-of-16 match against England on June 22. England trailed 1-0 but came back to win 2-1 in Ottawa.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622200559-01-wwc-norway-england-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Ada Hegerberg heads the ball during a round-of-16 match against England on June 22. England trailed 1-0 but came back to win 2-1 in Ottawa.
![Norway forward Isabell Herlovsen, center, fights for the ball against England's Karen Carney, left.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622200747-02-wwc-norway-england-0622-resricted.jpg?q=w_4928,h_3280,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway forward Isabell Herlovsen, center, fights for the ball against England’s Karen Carney, left.
![England's Katie Chapman competes with Norway's Solveig Gulbrandsen.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622200850-03-wwc-norway-england-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Katie Chapman competes with Norway’s Solveig Gulbrandsen.
![England's Laura Bassett, left, chases Herlovsen in the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622201245-04-wwc-norway-england-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Laura Bassett, left, chases Herlovsen in the second half.
![Hegerberg vies for the ball with Lucy Bronze, left.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622201604-05-wwc-norway-england-0622-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Hegerberg vies for the ball with Lucy Bronze, left.
![From left, Canada's Ashley Lawrence, Christine Sinclair, Josee Belanger and Rhian Wilkinson celebrate Belanger's goal against Switzerland on Sunday, June 21. Canada won the round-of-16 match 1-0 in Vancouver.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622071109-01-womens-world-cup-0622.jpg?q=w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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From left, Canada’s Ashley Lawrence, Christine Sinclair, Josee Belanger and Rhian Wilkinson celebrate Belanger’s goal against Switzerland on Sunday, June 21. Canada won the round-of-16 match 1-0 in Vancouver.
![Canada's Melissa Tancredi tries to get a shot past Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622071352-02-womens-world-cup-0622.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Melissa Tancredi tries to get a shot past Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann.
![Thalmann watches a shot deflect off the goal frame.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622071456-03-womens-world-cup-0622.jpg?q=w_2357,h_1325,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Thalmann watches a shot deflect off the goal frame.
![Switzerland's Ana Maria Crnogorcevic and Canada's Allysha Chapman collide during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150622071616-04-womens-world-cup-0622.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Switzerland’s Ana Maria Crnogorcevic and Canada’s Allysha Chapman collide during the first half.
![Marie Laure Delie of France kicks the ball in front of Cho So-hyun of South Korea during a round-of-16 match June 21 in Montreal. France won 3-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621184722-01-wwc-france-korea-0621.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Marie Laure Delie of France kicks the ball in front of Cho So-hyun of South Korea during a round-of-16 match June 21 in Montreal. France won 3-0.
![South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi makes a save against France's Amandine Henry during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621190432-02-wwc-france-korea-0621-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi makes a save against France’s Amandine Henry during the first half.
![France's Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates a goal by teammate Marie-Laure Delie.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621190847-03-wwc-france-korea.jpg?q=w_4648,h_2712,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Eugenie Le Sommer celebrates a goal by teammate Marie-Laure Delie.
![French midfielder Elodie Thomis leaps over South Korea defender Lee Eun-mi.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621190650-04-wwc-france-korea.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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French midfielder Elodie Thomis leaps over South Korea defender Lee Eun-mi.
![Australia's Laura Alleway, right, defends against Brazil midfielder Formiga during a match June 21 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Australia upset Brazil 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621171226-01-wwc-brazil-australia-0621-resricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Laura Alleway, right, defends against Brazil midfielder Formiga during a match June 21 in Moncton, New Brunswick. Australia upset Brazil 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
![Fabiana of Brazil was given a yellow card after tripping Caitlin Foord.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621171710-03-wwc-brazil-australia-0621.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Fabiana of Brazil was given a yellow card after tripping Caitlin Foord.
![Brazil's Marta slides into Elise Kellond-Knight.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621171812-04-wwc-brazil-australia.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Brazil’s Marta slides into Elise Kellond-Knight.
![Fabiana heads the ball above Australia's Katrina Gorry.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621171532-02-wwc-brazil-australia-0621.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Fabiana heads the ball above Australia’s Katrina Gorry.
![Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei saves a shot during a round-of-16 match against Cameroon on Saturday, June 20. China defeated Cameroon 1-0 in Edmonton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621132840-01-wwc-china-cameroon-0620.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei saves a shot during a round-of-16 match against Cameroon on Saturday, June 20. China defeated Cameroon 1-0 in Edmonton.
![Cameroon goalkeeper Annette Ngo Ndom saves a shot on goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621133205-02-wwc-china-cameroon-0620.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon goalkeeper Annette Ngo Ndom saves a shot on goal.
![China's Wu Haiyan stops the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621133538-03-wwc-china-cameroon-0620.jpg?q=w_3724,h_2483,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China’s Wu Haiyan stops the ball.
![Cameroon's Jeannette Yango and China's Wang Shanshan compete for a header.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150621133709-04-wwc-china-cameroon-0620.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Jeannette Yango and China’s Wang Shanshan compete for a header.
![Germany's Saskia Bartusiak, left, collides with Sweden's Sofia Jakobsson during a round-of-16 match in Ottawa on June 20. Germany won 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150620195922-01-wwc-german-sweeden-0620-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_2053,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Saskia Bartusiak, left, collides with Sweden’s Sofia Jakobsson during a round-of-16 match in Ottawa on June 20. Germany won 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.
![German forward Celia Sasic collides into Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150620200742-02-wwc-germany-sweden-0620-restricted.jpg?q=w_3327,h_2344,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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German forward Celia Sasic collides into Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.
![Germany's Anja Mittag takes a shot past Linda Sembrant.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150620202045-03-wwc-germany-sweden-0620.jpg?q=w_4038,h_2688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Anja Mittag takes a shot past Linda Sembrant.
![German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer makes a save against a charging Jakobsson.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150620202914-04-wwc-germany-sweden.jpg?q=w_2091,h_1593,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer makes a save against a charging Jakobsson.
![South Korean players celebrate after they defeated Spain 2-1 in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 17.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617212838-16-women-world-cup-0617-restricted.jpg?q=w_3460,h_1946,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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South Korean players celebrate after they defeated Spain 2-1 in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 17.
![Eunsun Park of South Korea is challenged by Irene Paredes of Spain.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617212840-17-women-world-cup-0617-restricted.jpg?q=w_2794,h_1572,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Eunsun Park of South Korea is challenged by Irene Paredes of Spain.
![Eunmi Lee of South Korea and Marta Corredera of Spain chase the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617212842-18-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Eunmi Lee of South Korea and Marta Corredera of Spain chase the ball.
![Hyeri Kim, left, and Yumi Kang of South Korea defend Alexia Putellas of Spain.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617212843-19-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Hyeri Kim, left, and Yumi Kang of South Korea defend Alexia Putellas of Spain.
![Hahnul Kwon and Younga Yoo celebrate as the ball goes into the net behind Spanish goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617212845-20-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Hahnul Kwon and Younga Yoo celebrate as the ball goes into the net behind Spanish goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu.
![Costa Rican defender Cristin Granados eyes the ball during a match against Brazil on June 17. Brazil won 1-0 in Moncton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617211443-11-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rican defender Cristin Granados eyes the ball during a match against Brazil on June 17. Brazil won 1-0 in Moncton.
![Costa Rica breaks through the Brazilian defense.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617211443-12-women-world-cup-0617-restricted.jpg?q=w_4191,h_2358,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rica breaks through the Brazilian defense.
![Costa Rican goalkeeper Dinnia Diaz competes for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617211443-13-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rican goalkeeper Dinnia Diaz competes for the ball.
![Costa Rican midfielder Shirley Cruz during play.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617211444-14-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rican midfielder Shirley Cruz during play.
![Costa Rican midfielder Katherine Alvarado, left, and forward Maria Barrantes jump for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617211446-15-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rican midfielder Katherine Alvarado, left, and forward Maria Barrantes jump for the ball.
![England's Steph Houghton, right, challenges Ingrid Vidal of Colombia during a match in Montreal on June 17. England won 2-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617190627-06-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3367,h_1893,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Steph Houghton, right, challenges Ingrid Vidal of Colombia during a match in Montreal on June 17. England won 2-1.
![Leicy Santos of Colombia tries to move the ball past England defenders.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617190629-07-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3386,h_1904,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Leicy Santos of Colombia tries to move the ball past England defenders.
![Colombia's Yoreli Rincon runs after the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617190631-08-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3822,h_2150,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Colombia’s Yoreli Rincon runs after the ball.
![Fran Kirby of England tries to move the ball past Lady Andrade, right, of Colombia.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617190633-09-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3918,h_2203,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Fran Kirby of England tries to move the ball past Lady Andrade, right, of Colombia.
![Colombia's Angela Clavijo and England's Toni Duggan chase the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617190634-10-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_4694,h_2641,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Colombia’s Angela Clavijo and England’s Toni Duggan chase the ball.
![France's Marie Laure Delie, far left in white, heads her team's first goal against Mexico on June 17. France won 5-0 in Ottawa.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617184610-01-women-world-cup-0617-restricted.jpg?q=w_3466,h_1950,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Marie Laure Delie, far left in white, heads her team’s first goal against Mexico on June 17. France won 5-0 in Ottawa.
![Eugenie Le Sommer of France scores her team's third goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617184612-02-women-world-cup-0617-restricted.jpg?q=w_4055,h_2281,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Eugenie Le Sommer of France scores her team’s third goal.
![Mexico's Monica Ocampo, right, and France's Jessica Houara battle for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617184613-03-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2318,h_1304,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexico’s Monica Ocampo, right, and France’s Jessica Houara battle for the ball.
![Mexico's Greta Espinoza, right, takes o France's Gaetane Thiney during the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617184615-04-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3649,h_2052,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexico’s Greta Espinoza, right, takes o France’s Gaetane Thiney during the second half.
![France's Elodie Thomis, left, drives the ball past a Mexico defender.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617184616-05-women-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_4199,h_2362,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Elodie Thomis, left, drives the ball past a Mexico defender.
![Sweden's Therese Sjogran, right, and Australia's Emily Van Egmond battle for control of the ball during a match in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 16. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083028-01-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Sweden’s Therese Sjogran, right, and Australia’s Emily Van Egmond battle for control of the ball during a match in Edmonton on Tuesday, June 16. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
![Sweden's Jessica Samuelsson, left, takes on Samantha Kerr of Australia.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083333-02-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Sweden’s Jessica Samuelsson, left, takes on Samantha Kerr of Australia.
![Australia's Tameka Butt, right, and Sweden's Lisa Dahlkvist compete in the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083515-03-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Tameka Butt, right, and Sweden’s Lisa Dahlkvist compete in the second half.
![Australia's Kyah Simon, left, and Dahlkvist race for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083604-04-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Kyah Simon, left, and Dahlkvist race for the ball.
![Australia's Lisa De Vanna, right, and Sweden's Caroline Seger watch the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083656-05-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Lisa De Vanna, right, and Sweden’s Caroline Seger watch the ball.
![Australian players celebrate the draw, which clinched a spot in the next stage of the tournament.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150617083838-06-womens-world-cup-0617.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australian players celebrate the draw, which clinched a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
![U.S. goalie Hope Solo makes a save against Nigeria during a match in Vancouver on June 16. The United States beat Nigeria 1-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616214129-02-usa-highlights-0616.jpg?q=w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. goalie Hope Solo makes a save against Nigeria during a match in Vancouver on June 16. The United States beat Nigeria 1-0.
![U.S. forward Abby Wambach celebrates her goal against Nigeria.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616215553-10-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_3580,h_2014,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Abby Wambach celebrates her goal against Nigeria.
![Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala leaps past Lauren Holiday as she chases the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616215555-11-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_5000,h_2813,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala leaps past Lauren Holiday as she chases the ball.
![Megan Rapinoe of the United States is knocked down by Ngozi Ebere, left, and Ukpong Sunday of Nigeria.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616215557-12-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_2754,h_1549,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Megan Rapinoe of the United States is knocked down by Ngozi Ebere, left, and Ukpong Sunday of Nigeria.
![American defender Julie Johnston, left, and Nigeria's Courtney Dike compete for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616215558-13-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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American defender Julie Johnston, left, and Nigeria’s Courtney Dike compete for the ball.
![Cameroon's Gabrielle Onguene, left, and Switzerland's Rachel Rinast compete for the ball during a Women's World Cup match in Edmonton on June 16. Cameroon won the match 2-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616192728-05-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_3531,h_1986,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Gabrielle Onguene, left, and Switzerland’s Rachel Rinast compete for the ball during a Women’s World Cup match in Edmonton on June 16. Cameroon won the match 2-1.
![Cameroon's Aurelle Awona, left, celebrates with teammate Gaelle Enganamouit.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616192730-06-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4986,h_2805,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Aurelle Awona, left, celebrates with teammate Gaelle Enganamouit.
![Rinast reacts as Jeannette Yango of Cameroon heads the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616192731-07-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_3895,h_2191,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Rinast reacts as Jeannette Yango of Cameroon heads the ball.
![Ramona Bachmann of Switzerland breaks past two Cameroon players.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616192733-08-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4553,h_2561,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ramona Bachmann of Switzerland breaks past two Cameroon players.
![Switzerland's Lara Dickenmann and Cameroon's Augustine Ejangue jostle for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616192734-09-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4322,h_2431,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Switzerland’s Lara Dickenmann and Cameroon’s Augustine Ejangue jostle for the ball.
![Japan's Yuki Ogimi scores the only goal of the match against Ecuador on June 16.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616154643-01-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_3414,h_1920,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Yuki Ogimi scores the only goal of the match against Ecuador on June 16.
![Japan forward Shinobu Ohno and Ecuador forward Denise Pesantes compete for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616191331-02-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4916,h_2765,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan forward Shinobu Ohno and Ecuador forward Denise Pesantes compete for the ball.
![Aya Miyama of Japan is tracked by Monica Quinteros of Ecuador.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616191333-03-women-world-cup-0616-restricted.jpg?q=w_4330,h_2436,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Aya Miyama of Japan is tracked by Monica Quinteros of Ecuador.
![Japan defender Yuri Kawamura, left, and Ecuador defender Ligia Moreira go for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150616191335-04-women-world-cup-0616.jpg?q=w_4899,h_2755,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan defender Yuri Kawamura, left, and Ecuador defender Ligia Moreira go for the ball.
![Chinese defender Wang Shanshan, center, heads the ball between two New Zealand defenders during a match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Monday, June 15. The match ended 2-2.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615215137-14-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_4200,h_2362,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Chinese defender Wang Shanshan, center, heads the ball between two New Zealand defenders during a match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Monday, June 15. The match ended 2-2.
![New Zealand midfielder Katie Duncan, second from left, collides with China forward Lou Jiahui.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615215139-15-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_2921,h_1643,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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New Zealand midfielder Katie Duncan, second from left, collides with China forward Lou Jiahui.
![Wang, right, celebrates after scoring China's second goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615215140-16-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_2212,h_1244,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Wang, right, celebrates after scoring China’s second goal.
![China midfielder Wang Lisi, left, and New Zealand defender Ali Riley vie for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615215142-17-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_4200,h_2363,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China midfielder Wang Lisi, left, and New Zealand defender Ali Riley vie for the ball.
![New Zealand's Rebekah Stott, center, and Betsy Hassett celebrate Stott's goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615215143-18-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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New Zealand’s Rebekah Stott, center, and Betsy Hassett celebrate Stott’s goal.
![The Netherlands' Anouk Dekker, left, and Canada's Ashley Lawrence chase the ball during the first half of a match June 15 in Montreal. The two teams tied 1-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615213348-10-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_2335,h_1313,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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The Netherlands’ Anouk Dekker, left, and Canada’s Ashley Lawrence chase the ball during the first half of a match June 15 in Montreal. The two teams tied 1-1.
![Dekker kicks the ball in front of Lawrence.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615213350-11-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Dekker kicks the ball in front of Lawrence.
![Lieke Martens of the Netherlands and Canada's Josee Belanger compete for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615213427-12-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_3684,h_2072,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Lieke Martens of the Netherlands and Canada’s Josee Belanger compete for the ball.
![Lawrence, left, celebrates her goal with teammate Allysha Chapman.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615213428-13-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_3379,h_1901,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Lawrence, left, celebrates her goal with teammate Allysha Chapman.
![Norway midfielder Solveig Gulbrandsen, second from left, scores against Ivory Coast during a match June 15 in Moncton. Norway won 3-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615184200-05-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_2085,h_1172,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway midfielder Solveig Gulbrandsen, second from left, scores against Ivory Coast during a match June 15 in Moncton. Norway won 3-1.
![Ivory Coast forward Ange Nguessan, left, holds off Norway defender Ingrid Moe Wold.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615184202-06-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_3225,h_1813,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ivory Coast forward Ange Nguessan, left, holds off Norway defender Ingrid Moe Wold.
![Norway midfielder Ingrid Schjelderup, left, competes for the ball with Ivory Coast forward Ines Nhrehy.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615184204-08-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_1600,h_900,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway midfielder Ingrid Schjelderup, left, competes for the ball with Ivory Coast forward Ines Nhrehy.
![Norway forward Ada Hegerberg, right, scored twice in the match.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615185234-09-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_4445,h_2500,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway forward Ada Hegerberg, right, scored twice in the match.
![Germany midfielder Melanie Leupolz, right, and Thailand midfielder Silawan Intamee vie for the ball during a match June 15 in Winnipeg. Germany won 4-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615180459-01-women-world-cup-0615.jpg?q=w_4565,h_2566,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany midfielder Melanie Leupolz, right, and Thailand midfielder Silawan Intamee vie for the ball during a match June 15 in Winnipeg. Germany won 4-0.
![Sara Daebritz scores a goal for Germany.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615180500-02-women-world-cup-0615-restricted.jpg?q=w_5016,h_2820,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Sara Daebritz scores a goal for Germany.
![Thailand's Sunisa Srangthaisong prepares to kick the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615180502-03-women-world-cup-0615-restricted.jpg?q=w_4791,h_2693,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Thailand’s Sunisa Srangthaisong prepares to kick the ball.
![Lena Petermann celebrates with German teammate Melanie Behringer.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150615181202-04-women-world-cup-0615-restricted.jpg?q=w_2477,h_1392,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Lena Petermann celebrates with German teammate Melanie Behringer.
![England's Karen Carney, right, gets a shot past Valeria Miranda and Cecilia Santiago of Mexico on Saturday, June 13. England won 2-1 in Moncton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613201706-01-world-cup-england-mexico.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England’s Karen Carney, right, gets a shot past Valeria Miranda and Cecilia Santiago of Mexico on Saturday, June 13. England won 2-1 in Moncton.
![England midfielder Jill Scott, left, and Mexico midfielder Nayeli Rangel battle for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613201907-02-world-cup-england-mexico-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England midfielder Jill Scott, left, and Mexico midfielder Nayeli Rangel battle for the ball.
![Mexican forward Renae Cuellar, right, competes with English midfielder Fara Williams.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613202030-03-world-cup-england-mexico.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexican forward Renae Cuellar, right, competes with English midfielder Fara Williams.
![England defender Laura Bassett heads the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613203335-04-world-cup-england-mexico.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England defender Laura Bassett heads the ball.
![Spain's Celia Jimenez, left, leaps for the ball near Brazil's Tamires and Spanish goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu during a match in Montreal on June 13. Brazil defeated Spain 1-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613195343-01-world-cup-brasil-spain-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Spain’s Celia Jimenez, left, leaps for the ball near Brazil’s Tamires and Spanish goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu during a match in Montreal on June 13. Brazil defeated Spain 1-0.
![Brazil's Andressa jumps over Virginia Torrecilla of Spain.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613195726-02-woirld-cup-brazil-spain.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Brazil’s Andressa jumps over Virginia Torrecilla of Spain.
![The ball rolls behind Brazilian goalkeeper Luciana as she makes a save.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613200432-03-world-cup-brazil-spain.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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The ball rolls behind Brazilian goalkeeper Luciana as she makes a save.
![French defender Laure Boulleau, right, shoots next to Colombian midfielder Carolina Arias during a match in Moncton on June 13. Colombia won 2-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613164735-01-womens-world-cup-france-columba.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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French defender Laure Boulleau, right, shoots next to Colombian midfielder Carolina Arias during a match in Moncton on June 13. Colombia won 2-0.
![Colombian midfielder Nataly Arias heads the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613165020-02-womens-world-cup-france-colombia.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Colombian midfielder Nataly Arias heads the ball.
![France's Wendie Renard takes the ball from Lady Andrade of Colombia.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613165117-03-womens-world-cup-france-colombia.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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France’s Wendie Renard takes the ball from Lady Andrade of Colombia.
![Costa Rica's Wendy Acosta, right, challenges South Korea's Ji Soyun during their 2-2 tie June 13 in Montreal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613212114-01-world-cup-korea-costa-rica.jpg?q=w_3200,h_2078,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rica’s Wendy Acosta, right, challenges South Korea’s Ji Soyun during their 2-2 tie June 13 in Montreal.
![Shirley Cruz of Costa Rica, right, challenges Kim Hyeri of South Korea.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613212222-02-world-cup-korea-costa-rica.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Shirley Cruz of Costa Rica, right, challenges Kim Hyeri of South Korea.
![South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jungmi dives as a shot by Costa Rica goes wide of the goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613212402-03-world-kup-korea-costa-rica-restricted.jpg?q=w_4006,h_2592,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Jungmi dives as a shot by Costa Rica goes wide of the goal.
![Costa Rica goalkeeper Dinnia Diaz comes out to knock the ball away from South Korea's Lee Geummin.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613212515-04-world-cup-korea-costa-rica.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Costa Rica goalkeeper Dinnia Diaz comes out to knock the ball away from South Korea’s Lee Geummin.
![Jeannette Yango of Cameroon, left, and Yuika Sugasawa of Japan battle for a loose ball Friday, June 12, in Vancouver. Japan defeated Cameroon 2-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613062055-02-womens-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3000,h_2059,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Jeannette Yango of Cameroon, left, and Yuika Sugasawa of Japan battle for a loose ball Friday, June 12, in Vancouver. Japan defeated Cameroon 2-1.
![A shot by Cameroon gets past Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613062053-03-womens-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1867,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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A shot by Cameroon gets past Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori.
![Saki Kumagai of Japan clears under pressure from Francine Zouga of Cameroon.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613062051-04-womens-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1997,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Saki Kumagai of Japan clears under pressure from Francine Zouga of Cameroon.
![Cameroon's Gaelle Enganamouit is surrounded by Japanese defenders.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150613062057-01-womens-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1997,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Gaelle Enganamouit is surrounded by Japanese defenders.
![Therese Sjogran of Sweden, left, and Sydney Leroux of the United States chase down a ball during their scoreless draw June 12 in Winnipeg.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612215748-10-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_3293,h_1853,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Therese Sjogran of Sweden, left, and Sydney Leroux of the United States chase down a ball during their scoreless draw June 12 in Winnipeg.
![U.S. forward Christen Press, left, fights for the ball with Sweden defender Nilla Fischer.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612215749-11-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_2075,h_1167,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Christen Press, left, fights for the ball with Sweden defender Nilla Fischer.
![Megan Rapinoe of the United States tries to hold off Sjogran.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612214917-02-usa-highlights-0612.jpg?q=w_4495,h_2529,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Megan Rapinoe of the United States tries to hold off Sjogran.
![Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl leaps over Leroux to catch the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612215750-12-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_5191,h_2921,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl leaps over Leroux to catch the ball.
![Ana Palacios of Ecuador is surrounded by Swiss defenders during a match June 12 in Vancouver. Ecuador lost 10-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612205930-05-women-world-cup-0612-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ana Palacios of Ecuador is surrounded by Swiss defenders during a match June 12 in Vancouver. Ecuador lost 10-1.
![Switzerland's Eseosa Aigbogun, right, and Ecuador's Nancy Aguilar go for a header.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612205932-06-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Switzerland’s Eseosa Aigbogun, right, and Ecuador’s Nancy Aguilar go for a header.
![Ingrid Rodriguez of Ecuador fails to prevent an own goal by teammate Angie Ponce.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612205934-07-women-world-cup-0612-restricted.jpg?q=w_2838,h_1596,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ingrid Rodriguez of Ecuador fails to prevent an own goal by teammate Angie Ponce.
![Ecuador's Monica Quinteros, left, fights off Switzerland's Rahel Kiwic.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612205936-08-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_2808,h_1580,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ecuador’s Monica Quinteros, left, fights off Switzerland’s Rahel Kiwic.
![Ecuador's Mabel Velarde slides to take the ball away from Aigbogun.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612205937-09-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_4881,h_2746,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ecuador’s Mabel Velarde slides to take the ball away from Aigbogun.
![Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, right, is challenged by Australia defender Steph Catley during a match June 12 in Winnipeg. Australia won 2-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612190014-01-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_2335,h_1313,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, right, is challenged by Australia defender Steph Catley during a match June 12 in Winnipeg. Australia won 2-0.
![Kyah Simon of Australia scores a goal past Nigerian goalkeeper Precious Dede.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612190016-02-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_3120,h_1755,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Kyah Simon of Australia scores a goal past Nigerian goalkeeper Precious Dede.
![Australia defender Laura Alleway heads the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612190018-03-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_4200,h_2363,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia defender Laura Alleway heads the ball.
![Nigeria defender Osinachi Ohale, left, and Australia forward Samantha Kerr compete for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612190019-04-women-world-cup-0612.jpg?q=w_2596,h_1460,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nigeria defender Osinachi Ohale, left, and Australia forward Samantha Kerr compete for the ball.
![From left, Canada's Karina LeBlanc, Sophie Schmidt and Josee Belanger wave to fans in Edmonton after a 0-0 draw against New Zealand on Thursday, June 11.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612095147-01-wwc-0612.jpg?q=w_3459,h_2268,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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From left, Canada’s Karina LeBlanc, Sophie Schmidt and Josee Belanger wave to fans in Edmonton after a 0-0 draw against New Zealand on Thursday, June 11.
![Canada's Kaylyn Kyle defends against New Zealand's Amber Hearn.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612100236-02-wwc-0612.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Kaylyn Kyle defends against New Zealand’s Amber Hearn.
![Schmidt leaves the field after play was temporarily halted because of lightning.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612100327-03-wwc-0612.jpg?q=w_4502,h_3001,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Schmidt leaves the field after play was temporarily halted because of lightning.
![Canada goalie Erin McLeod makes a save.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612100454-04-wwc-0612.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada goalie Erin McLeod makes a save.
![Christine Sinclair of Canada and Betsy Hassett of New Zealand battle for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612100547-05-wwc-0612.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Christine Sinclair of Canada and Betsy Hassett of New Zealand battle for the ball.
![China players celebrate with supporters in Edmonton following their 1-0 win against the Netherlands on June 11.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150612132820-china-womens-team.jpg?q=w_4409,h_3304,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China players celebrate with supporters in Edmonton following their 1-0 win against the Netherlands on June 11.
![Mandy Van Den Berg of the Netherlands, right, defends Tang Jiali of China.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611202239-06-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_4007,h_2254,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mandy Van Den Berg of the Netherlands, right, defends Tang Jiali of China.
![Wu Haiyan of China heads the ball in front of Lieke Martens of the Netherlands.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611202241-07-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Wu Haiyan of China heads the ball in front of Lieke Martens of the Netherlands.
![Tang kicks the ball during the Netherlands match.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611202243-08-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3988,h_2243,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Tang kicks the ball during the Netherlands match.
![Martens, left, and China's Haiyan Wu compete for a header.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611202245-09-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3230,h_1817,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Martens, left, and China’s Haiyan Wu compete for a header.
![China's Shanshan Wang, left, tries to keep the ball away from Van Den Berg.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611202246-10-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_4530,h_2548,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China’s Shanshan Wang, left, tries to keep the ball away from Van Den Berg.
![Anootsara Maijaren of Thailand, center, challenges Christine Lohoues of Ivory Coast during a Women's World Cup match in Ottawa on Thursday, June 11. Thailand won the match 3-2.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611211843-11-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_4183,h_2353,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Anootsara Maijaren of Thailand, center, challenges Christine Lohoues of Ivory Coast during a Women’s World Cup match in Ottawa on Thursday, June 11. Thailand won the match 3-2.
![Nisa Romyen of Thailand tried to protect the ball from Lohoues, left, and Fatou Coulibaly.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611211845-12-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_3676,h_2068,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nisa Romyen of Thailand tried to protect the ball from Lohoues, left, and Fatou Coulibaly.
![Ange Nguessan celebrates after scoring the Ivory Coast's first goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611211846-13-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_4540,h_2554,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ange Nguessan celebrates after scoring the Ivory Coast’s first goal.
![Nguessan, left, competes with Thailand's Natthakarn Chinwong.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611211848-14-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_3394,h_1909,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nguessan, left, competes with Thailand’s Natthakarn Chinwong.
![Germany's Anja Mittag, left, scores a goal past Norway goalkeeper Ingrid Hjelmseth during a match in Ottawa on June 11. The final score was 1-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611175939-01-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_1982,h_1115,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Anja Mittag, left, scores a goal past Norway goalkeeper Ingrid Hjelmseth during a match in Ottawa on June 11. The final score was 1-1.
![Norway's Ada Hegerberg, left, is challenged by Germany's Annike Krahn.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611175941-02-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_5170,h_2909,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Ada Hegerberg, left, is challenged by Germany’s Annike Krahn.
![Germany's Tabea Kemme, left, defends against Isabell Herlovsen.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611175943-03-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_3460,h_1946,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Tabea Kemme, left, defends against Isabell Herlovsen.
![Norway's Maren Mjelde, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611175944-04-women-world-cup-0611.jpg?q=w_2540,h_1429,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Maren Mjelde, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick.
![Ingrid Schjelderup of Norway is challenged by two German defenders.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150611175946-05-women-world-cup-0611-restricted.jpg?q=w_5124,h_2882,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ingrid Schjelderup of Norway is challenged by two German defenders.
![Brazilian players celebrate a goal scored by Marta during their match against South Korea on Tuesday, June 9. Brazil won the match 2-0 in Montreal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609183323-15-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Brazilian players celebrate a goal scored by Marta during their match against South Korea on Tuesday, June 9. Brazil won the match 2-0 in Montreal.
![South Korea's Kim Do-yeon tries to move the ball past Marta.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609205527-16-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3725,h_2096,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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South Korea’s Kim Do-yeon tries to move the ball past Marta.
![South Korean hoalkeeper Kim Jung-mi makes a save near Brazil's Cristiane.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609205529-17-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_4255,h_2394,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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South Korean hoalkeeper Kim Jung-mi makes a save near Brazil’s Cristiane.
![Marta looks on during the game.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609205531-18-women-world-cup-0609-restricted.jpg?q=w_4392,h_2471,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Marta looks on during the game.
![Tamires of Brazil challenges Jeon Gaeul of South Korea.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609205532-19-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3934,h_2213,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Tamires of Brazil challenges Jeon Gaeul of South Korea.
![Spain's Natalia Pablos tries to dribble past Costa Rica's Carol Sanchez during a match June 9 in Montreal. The match ended 1-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609183317-11-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3435,h_1932,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Spain’s Natalia Pablos tries to dribble past Costa Rica’s Carol Sanchez during a match June 9 in Montreal. The match ended 1-1.
![Raquel Rodriguez Cedeno, right, celebrates her goal with her Costa Rican teammates.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609183319-12-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_2971,h_1671,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Raquel Rodriguez Cedeno, right, celebrates her goal with her Costa Rican teammates.
![Spain's Jennifer Hermoso watches Costa Rica's Diana Saenz head the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609183320-13-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3897,h_2192,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso watches Costa Rica’s Diana Saenz head the ball.
![Marta Corredera of Spain is challenged by Lixy Rodriguez of Costa Rica.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609183322-14-women-world-cup-0609-restricted.jpg?q=w_3936,h_2214,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Marta Corredera of Spain is challenged by Lixy Rodriguez of Costa Rica.
![Mexico's Valerie Miranda, left, and Colombia's Lady Andrade battle for the ball during a match June 9 in Moncton. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609175036-06-women-world-cup-0609-restricted.jpg?q=w_2052,h_1154,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexico’s Valerie Miranda, left, and Colombia’s Lady Andrade battle for the ball during a match June 9 in Moncton. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
![Colombian midfielder Daniela Montoya, left, celebrates her goal with teammates Tatiana Ariza, center, and Natalia Gaitan.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609175038-07-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Colombian midfielder Daniela Montoya, left, celebrates her goal with teammates Tatiana Ariza, center, and Natalia Gaitan.
![Mexico forward Stephany Mayor eyes the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609175040-08-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1688,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexico forward Stephany Mayor eyes the ball.
![Mayor jumps next to Colombian midfielder Carolina Arias.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609175041-09-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3440,h_1935,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mayor jumps next to Colombian midfielder Carolina Arias.
![Mexico's players celebrate their goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609175043-10-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Mexico’s players celebrate their goal.
![England forward Ellen White kicks the ball during a match against France on June 9. France won the match 1-0 in Moncton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609154003-01-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England forward Ellen White kicks the ball during a match against France on June 9. France won the match 1-0 in Moncton.
![Jill Scott of England and Amandine Henry of France compete for a header.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609160047-05-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_2348,h_1321,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Jill Scott of England and Amandine Henry of France compete for a header.
![French forward Eugenie Le Sommer is congratulated by teammate Gaetane Thiney after scoring the game's only goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609154004-02-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_2424,h_1363,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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French forward Eugenie Le Sommer is congratulated by teammate Gaetane Thiney after scoring the game’s only goal.
![England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley makes a save during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150609154007-04-women-world-cup-0609.jpg?q=w_3896,h_2191,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley makes a save during the first half.
![Japan's Yuki Ogimi directs a header during the first half of a Women's World Cup match against Switzerland on Monday, June 8. Japan won the match 1-0 in Vancouver.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608232757-21-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_2062,h_1347,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Yuki Ogimi directs a header during the first half of a Women’s World Cup match against Switzerland on Monday, June 8. Japan won the match 1-0 in Vancouver.
![Kozue Ando of Japan, bottom, is challenged by Caroline Abbe of Switzerland.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608232756-20-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Kozue Ando of Japan, bottom, is challenged by Caroline Abbe of Switzerland.
![Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann dives the right way but can't stop Aya Miyama's penalty shot in the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608232754-19-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1997,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann dives the right way but can’t stop Aya Miyama’s penalty shot in the first half.
![Japan's Rumi Utsugi kicks the ball out of the air as she jumps above Switzerland's Fabienne Humm.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608232752-18-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Japan’s Rumi Utsugi kicks the ball out of the air as she jumps above Switzerland’s Fabienne Humm.
![Megan Rapinoe of the United States celebrates June 8 after scoring the first goal against Australia in Winnipeg. Rapinoe scored twice in the match as the Americans won 3-1.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608214022-12-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_3329,h_1873,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Megan Rapinoe of the United States celebrates June 8 after scoring the first goal against Australia in Winnipeg. Rapinoe scored twice in the match as the Americans won 3-1.
![U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo makes a save in the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608214023-13-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_3078,h_1732,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo makes a save in the first half.
![U.S. forward Sydney Leroux slides into Australia's Servet Uzunlar.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608214025-14-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_2485,h_1398,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Sydney Leroux slides into Australia’s Servet Uzunlar.
![Australia's Lisa De Vanna celebrates her first-half goal with her teammates.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608214026-15-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_5272,h_2965,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Australia’s Lisa De Vanna celebrates her first-half goal with her teammates.
![U.S. forward Christen Press heads the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608214430-16-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4796,h_2698,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. forward Christen Press heads the ball.
![U.S. captain Abby Wambach, left, controls the ball near Australian defender Laura Alleway.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608215442-17-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4200,h_2362,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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U.S. captain Abby Wambach, left, controls the ball near Australian defender Laura Alleway.
![Cameroon's Gabrielle Onguene, left, leaps into the arms of her teammates on the sideline after she scored against Ecuador on June 8. Cameroon won the match 6-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182950-06-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Gabrielle Onguene, left, leaps into the arms of her teammates on the sideline after she scored against Ecuador on June 8. Cameroon won the match 6-0.
![Ecuador's Nancy Aguilar, left, and Cameroon's Gaelle Enganamouit collide.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608200807-07-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ecuador’s Nancy Aguilar, left, and Cameroon’s Gaelle Enganamouit collide.
![Cameroon's Jeannette Yango, left, and Claudine Meffometou Tcheno, right, collide with Ecuador's Giannina Lattanzio.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608200809-08-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_2183,h_1228,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Cameroon’s Jeannette Yango, left, and Claudine Meffometou Tcheno, right, collide with Ecuador’s Giannina Lattanzio.
![Ecuador goalkeeper Shirley Berruz makes a save during the second half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608200810-09-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_3660,h_2059,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ecuador goalkeeper Shirley Berruz makes a save during the second half.
![Christine Manie of Cameroon jumps to avoid the tackle of Monica Quinteros.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608200812-10-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4346,h_2444,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Christine Manie of Cameroon jumps to avoid the tackle of Monica Quinteros.
![Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, right, scores a goal against Sweden during a Women's World Cup match June 8 in Winnipeg. The game ended in a 3-3 draw.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182948-04-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4126,h_2321,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, right, scores a goal against Sweden during a Women’s World Cup match June 8 in Winnipeg. The game ended in a 3-3 draw.
![Francisca Ordega of Nigeria scores past Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182946-03-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_2098,h_1180,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Francisca Ordega of Nigeria scores past Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl.
![Sweden's Linda Sembrant scores her team's third goal against Nigeria.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182944-02-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_4219,h_2373,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Sweden’s Linda Sembrant scores her team’s third goal against Nigeria.
![Sweden's Nilla Fischer heads the ball for her team's first goal.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182949-05-women-world-cup-0608-restricted.jpg?q=w_4906,h_2760,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Sweden’s Nilla Fischer heads the ball for her team’s first goal.
![Ordega fouls Sweden's Therese Sjogran.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150608182235-01-women-world-cup-0608.jpg?q=w_2975,h_1673,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ordega fouls Sweden’s Therese Sjogran.
![Germany's Celia Sasic falls head first into the turf after a collision with Ivory Coast's Sophie Aguie on Sunday, June 7. Germany defeated Ivory Coast 10-0 in Ottawa.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607203115-06-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Celia Sasic falls head first into the turf after a collision with Ivory Coast’s Sophie Aguie on Sunday, June 7. Germany defeated Ivory Coast 10-0 in Ottawa.
![Germany's Anja Mittag, top, reacts while scoring the sixth goal of the match.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607203440-07-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany’s Anja Mittag, top, reacts while scoring the sixth goal of the match.
![Ivory Coast midfielder Rita Akaffou, left, battles Germany forward Alexandra Popp in the second half of the match.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607203731-08-world-cup-0607-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ivory Coast midfielder Rita Akaffou, left, battles Germany forward Alexandra Popp in the second half of the match.
![Ivory Coast's Dominique Thiamale makes a save during the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607204122-09-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Ivory Coast’s Dominique Thiamale makes a save during the first half.
![Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer kicks the ball away as Ivory Coast's Rebecca Elloh makes a challenge.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607204250-10-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer kicks the ball away as Ivory Coast’s Rebecca Elloh makes a challenge.
![Norway's Isabell Herlovsen falls after a challenge from Thailand's Natthakarn Chinwong on Sunday, June 7. Herlovsen scored two goals as Norway defeated Thailand 4-0.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607175635-01-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Isabell Herlovsen falls after a challenge from Thailand’s Natthakarn Chinwong on Sunday, June 7. Herlovsen scored two goals as Norway defeated Thailand 4-0.
![Norway's Lene Mykjaland, top, battles Thailand's Silawan Intamee for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607180521-02-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Lene Mykjaland, top, battles Thailand’s Silawan Intamee for the ball.
![Norway's Gry Tofte Ims, left, competes against Kanjana Sung-Ngoen of Thailand.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607182831-03-world-cup-0607-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Gry Tofte Ims, left, competes against Kanjana Sung-Ngoen of Thailand.
![Norway's Ingrid Moe Wold tries to keep Chinwong away from the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150607183629-05-world-cup-0607.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Norway’s Ingrid Moe Wold tries to keep Chinwong away from the ball.
![Dutch goalkeeper Loes Geurts, right, defends a corner kick against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6. The Netherlands won the match 1-0 in Edmonton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606230901-11-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_1734,h_1170,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Dutch goalkeeper Loes Geurts, right, defends a corner kick against New Zealand on Saturday, June 6. The Netherlands won the match 1-0 in Edmonton.
![New Zealand's Sarah Gregorius, bottom, and the Netherlands' Desiree Van Lunteren vie for the ball.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606233810-13-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_1671,h_2506,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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New Zealand’s Sarah Gregorius, bottom, and the Netherlands’ Desiree Van Lunteren vie for the ball.
![Stefanie Van Der Gragt, front, and Lieke Martens of the Netherlands battle for a header against a New Zealand player.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606230859-12-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_1268,h_872,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Edmonton, Canada.
Stefanie Van Der Gragt, front, and Lieke Martens of the Netherlands battle for a header against a New Zealand player.
![Geurts and New Zealand's Hannah Wilkinson collide.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606230903-10-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_3063,h_2042,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Geurts and New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson collide.
![Dutch players celebrate Martens' goal in the first half.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606230907-08-world-cup-0605.jpg?q=w_2187,h_1458,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Dutch players celebrate Martens’ goal in the first half.
![Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod makes a save against China in the tournament's opening match Saturday, June 6. The host nation won 1-0 in Edmonton.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606205833-01-worldcup-0606.jpg?q=w_2264,h_1614,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod makes a save against China in the tournament’s opening match Saturday, June 6. The host nation won 1-0 in Edmonton.
![Canada's Josee Belanger, right, defends Wang Shanshan of China.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606210438-02-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Josee Belanger, right, defends Wang Shanshan of China.
![China's Ying Li, left, is tackled by Kadeisha Buchanan of Canada.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606211314-03-world-cup-restricted.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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China’s Ying Li, left, is tackled by Kadeisha Buchanan of Canada.
![Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei tries in vain to stop a penalty kick by Canada's Christine Sinclair. The goal came late in second-half stoppage time.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606211445-04-world-cup.jpg?q=w_3000,h_1964,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei tries in vain to stop a penalty kick by Canada’s Christine Sinclair. The goal came late in second-half stoppage time.
![Canada's Allysha Chapman looks to cross the ball as China's Tan Ruyin defends.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606211623-05-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Allysha Chapman looks to cross the ball as China’s Tan Ruyin defends.
![Canada's Melissa Tancredi wins a header.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606211844-06-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Canada’s Melissa Tancredi wins a header.
![Wang collects a ball with Sinclair close by.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150606211957-07-world-cup-0606.jpg?q=w_2684,h_1836,x_0,y_0,c_fill/w_480)
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Wang collects a ball with Sinclair close by.