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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.

Ary Borges netted a hat-trick and set up another goal as Brazil beat World Cup debutants Panama 4-0 in their Group F opener in Adelaide.

A dominant start to the game by Brazil saw Ary Borges put them in front with a 19th-minute header, and she added a second with a finish just before the break.