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Women's World Cup Daily: Sweden stun Japan; Spain shaken but not stirred

The 2023 Women's World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand.

The lead: Sweden stun Japan to seal progress

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- The last of the former Women's World Cup winners has been eliminated from the competition, meaning a new champion will be crowned soon.

Sweden shellshocked a Japan team that had looked like the tournament's most dominant side up to this point, winning 2-1 with goals from Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal.