A win in the match will guarantee the Matildas a place in the last eight, while a draw or defeat will have them sweating on whether or not they advance as one of the top two third-placed teams, which would be determined by outcomes in other venues throughout Japan.

Japan are third in the standings with one point from their group opener draw against Canada, while Great Britain are top with six points with Canada on four. Chile sit last after two successive defeats.

The Nadeshiko must win against the South Americans at the Miyagi Stadium if they are to stand a chance of progressing to the quarter-finals as either the group runners-up, should Britain beat Canada, or as one of the two best third-placed teams.

Jia Xiuquan’s Steel Roses are third in the standings with one point, ahead of Zambia on goal difference and are still in the running for a chance to qualify for a place in the quarter-finals as one of the two best third-placed teams.

China PR started their campaign with a 5-0 defeat against Brazil and then played to a thrilling 4-4 draw against Zambia, meaning only a win against the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup runners-up will give them a chance of advancing to the Tokyo 2020 knockout stage.

With a primarily domestic-based line-up, the Olyroos ceded possession and created few chances, but kept a team which featured several starters from the Spanish senior side which reached the UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finals scoreless until Mikel Oyarzabal netted a decisive 80th-minute header.

Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan scored in the first 11 minutes to send Japan on their way to a 2-1 win over Mexico at Saitama Stadium that gives Hajime Moriyasu’s side six points from their first two games having already defeated South Africa.

A Lee Kang-in brace, a deflected strike from Lee Dong-gyeong and a Marius Marin own goal at Kashima Soccer Stadium ensured Kim's charges will go into the final round of Group B fixtures needing just a point to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Having lost 1-0 to New Zealand in their Matchday One tie last Thursday, Korea Republic had been up against it ahead of the tie against the Europeans but their win now puts a different spin on the final round's permutations.

Although the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions are competing in the 2021 Gold Cup on an invitational basis, Sanchez said their aim in the competition is the same as it is for other tournaments – to do their best.