On Friday’s WFW pod: the good news – England are on the brink of qualification for the last 16. The bad news - at what cost?!

Another 1-0 win, this time against Denmark, but the sight of Keira Walsh being stretchered off in tears in the first half had us all with our heads in our hands. There was penalty chaos in Adelaide as China are reduced to 10 but found a way to win – meaning all four Group D sides could still qualify or go home on the final match day.

Elsewhere, the Super Falcons pulled off one of the results of the tournament, beating Australia to leave the co-hosts’ hopes hanging in the balance. Nigerian sports journalist Solace Chukwu joins us to discuss the magnitude of the result.

The 2019 final rematch between the USA and Netherlands ended level, Portugal finally found heir shooting boots while Argentina show that South American spirit to fight back against South Africa.

If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe to Women’s Football Weekly, wherever you get your podcasts. Max et al will be back on Monday to talk Women’s World Cup, Jordan Henderson and other transfer updates.

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