Group D: China PR suffer late heartbreak against Denmark
Perth: Despite their best efforts, Asian champions China PR were left to rue their missed chances in a 1-0 defeat against Denmark in their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D opener at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.
Brisbane: A Georgia Stanway penalty gave European champions England a scrappy 1-0 win over Haiti to begin their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 title bid in unconvincing fashion on Saturday.
Group C: Dominant Japan overwhelm debutants Zambia
Hamilton: A dominant display from Japan saw them run riot in a 5-0 victory against debutants Zambia in their first match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
Group E: Resolute Vietnam make United States work hard
Auckland: Vietnam produced a steely performance as defending champions the United States were made to work hard for a 3-0 win in their opening FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E tie at Eden Park on Saturday.
Dunedin: Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic applauded his players for their fighting performance in their FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 opener on Friday.