The 2023 Women's World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will 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: Australia can breathe again, Japan put on a show
After 11 days of nervous anticipation, Australia collectively exhaled. Sam Kerr's calf injury has been the talk of the World Cup, but though she said she was fit to play, she kept her coat on and watched as the Matildas booked their spot in the knockout stages as group winners thanks to a commanding 4-0 win over Canada.