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Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: USA deny Netherlands in thriller before Australia vs Nigeria

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The Women’s World Cup continues with England vs Denmark on Friday

Australia’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup are in danger after Nigeria shocked the tournament co-hosts with a stunning 3-2 win in Brisbane.

In the upset of the tournament so far, Nigeria came from behind to take top spot in Group B, leaving Australia behind second-placed Canada ahead of their crunch meeting in Melbourne on Monday.

Earlier, the United States battled back to claim a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling rematch of the 2019 World Cup final. Lindsey Horan equalised for the defending champions after Jill Roord fired the Dutch into a deserved lead in Group E.

On Friday, England continue their Women’s World Cup campaign against Denmark in a crunch Group D clash in Sydney - with Sarina Wiegman hinting that there may be changes to the side following the underwhelming opening win over Haiti.

Follow the latest World Cup scores, updates and news in today’s live blog

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