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Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland to reach the knockout stages while Japan thrashed fellow last 16-bound side Spain 4-0 and Zambia made history

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as Japan humiliated Spain 4-0 at the women's World Cup on Monday to book a last-16 clash with the Group A runners-up Norway.

Japan, Spain reach Women’s World Cup last 16; Canada fight back to win; US, Netherlands clash. Japan, Spain sail through to WWC last 16; Canada fight back to beat Ireland; US, Netherlands face off for Group E supremacy.

Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo both bagged a braced on Wednesday as Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to advance to the last-16 at the women's World Cup. The mauling at Eden Park allowed Japan to progress to the knockout stages from Group C following their 2-0 win over Costa Rica at…

Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C.

Spain and Japan secured spots in the knockout stage while guaranteeing their Group C opponents an early exit.

Spain underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites as they sealed qualification for the World Cup knockouts with a thumping win

Spain progressed to the next round by thrashing Zambia in their second group game

Minute-by-minute: Japan made it two wins from two against the Central Americans to qualify for the knockout phase