WC 2023 top game: Japan in control, up 3-0 vs. Spain

Spain and Japan completed the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington early Monday morning (LIVE on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Spain is the No. 6 ranked team in the world, according to FIFA, while Japan is just outside the top 10 and is ranked No. 11. Both teams have already advanced to the Knockout Round after winning each of their first two matches.

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Spain vs Japan

Half time: Japan 3, Spain 0.

40′: Goal! Japan for the third time!

Hinata Miyazawa connected for her second goal of the game and fourth of the World Cup.

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa scores a goal against Spain in the 40′

29′: GOAL! Japan again!

Riko Ueki converted a hard shot from just inside the box and just over the keeper’s hands to give Japan a 2-0 lead.

Japan’s Riko Ueki scores a goal against Spain in the 29th minute

24′: Fancy footwork

Jun Endo showed off his elite footwork.

12′: GOAL! Japan with the first of the game!

Hinata Miyazawa connected for her third goal of the World Cup to give Japan a 1-0 lead!

Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa scores goal against Spain in 12′

PREGAME

Who will win Group C?

The “World Cup NOW” team previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.

Japan fans are HYPED

Are you ready?!?

Spain’s starting lineup is here

Japan’s starting XI

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