The win saw Japan topping Group D on seven points - two ahead of Poland - with the 2014 champions to face Group C runners-up England in the quarter-finals. Poland will meet DPR Korea.
Seeking to maintain their proud record of never missing the knockout stage since the first edition of the tournament, Japan were quick to settle at the Estadio Felix Sanchez as they took the game to Zambia. .....
Group D as it stands...
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) October 23, 2024
45 minutes left to decide the last two #U17WWC Quarter-finalists! ⏳
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