England maintained their 100 per cent record in the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Japan.
Elsewhere, Scotland crashed out after squandering a 3-0 lead against Argentina as the match ended 3-3.
Needing a win to keep their chances of reaching the knockout stages alive, they conceded three times in the final 16 minutes.
In Thursday's games, Cameroon face New Zealand and the Netherlands take on Canada in Group E.
Sweden and the USA battle for top spot in Group F, while Thailand play Chile.
Alcaraz to miss French Open title defence with wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title next month after tests on his injured wrist revealed he would not be ready in time, the world number two said on Friday.
Furyk named US captain for 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland after Woods turned down role
Jim Furyk, a 17-times winner on the PGA Tour, was named on Friday as the U.S. team captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland after Tiger Woods declined the role following his arrest on a driving under the influence charge.
Turkey's Istanbul Park to host F1 for at least 5 years from 2027
Turkey's Istanbul Park circuit will return to the Formula One calendar from 2027 for at least five years, F1 and the Turkish presidency said on Friday, marking the culmination of Turkey's years-long campaign to return to the sport.
Clear mind does the trick for Chennai's red-hot Samson
While some batters arrive at away grounds determined to play a certain way regardless of the pitch, Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson says his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League is a product of adaptability and an open mind.
New Zealand great Bates to end international career after T20 World Cup
New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England.
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