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Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat-trick as France secured a place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 as Group F winners after they came from behind to beat Panama 6-3 in Sydney.

Needing a point to ensure progression, Les Bleues trailed in the second minute when Marta Cox’s superb free-kick gave already-eliminated competition debutants Panama their first ever World Cup goal and a shock lead.

Skipper Wendie Renard headed a late winner as France moved to the top of World Cup Group F with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in Brisbane.

The centre-back, fit to start having been an injury doubt in the build-up to the match, converted in the 83rd minute to restore Les Bleues' lead after record scorer Eugenie Le Sommer's 17th-minute opener had been cancelled out by Debinha just before the hour mark.

Khadija Shaw was sent off in stoppage time as Jamaica secured their first ever point at a Women’s World Cup by holding France to a goalless draw in their Group F opener in Sydney.

Skipper Shaw’s late dismissal, collecting a second bookable offence for a tackle on counterpart Wendie Renard, brought a sour note towards the end of an impressive display from the Reggae Girlz as they admirably kept at bay a team lying 38 places higher than them in the FIFA rankings at fifth in the world.

Clara Mateo believes France can put their pre-World Cup difficulties behind them as they look to unite under new head coach Herve Renard.

Les Bleues were embroiled in a pre-tournament saga involving a group of leading players and former coach Corinne Diacre, who oversaw their run to the semi-finals of Euro 2022.

England's Euro 2022-winning defender Demi Stokes respects players from France, Spain and Nigeria for taking a stance on conditions in women's football ahead of the World Cup.

The preparations of several teams for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand – which begins on July 20 – have been impacted by disputes between players and coaches or federations.