World Cup co-hosts New Zealand suffered group-stage elimination with a goalless draw against Switzerland in Dunedin not enough for the Football Ferns.
Jitka Klimkova’s side slipped from second spot in Group A, replaced due to goal difference by Norway, who joined the Swiss in qualifying for the last 16 after thrashing the Philippines 6-0 in their final pool match.
The Philippines made World Cup history with their first-ever win in the tournament after beating New Zealand 1-0 in Group A.
Sarina Bolden’s 24th-minute header was the difference as the World Cup co-hosts were left to rue plenty of missed chances in the second half.
FIFA has confirmed the Women’s World Cup opener in Auckland will “proceed as planned” after a shooting in the city’s central business district on Thursday morning left three people dead.
Co-hosts New Zealand are set to play Norway at Eden Park at 8am BST.
Co-hosts New Zealand opened their World Cup campaign in style as Hannah Wilkinson's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over star-studded Norway.
The home side deservedly took all three points to set early the pace in Group A and ensure the tournament got off to an exciting start.
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