Australia Women

Ecuador's painful World Cup debut continued on Friday, while Japan continued the promising defence of their title.

Ashleigh Sykes Australian football's ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations have led to the cancellation of the Matildas' United States tour.

Michelle Heyman Ahead of their quarter-final against Japan, Australia are worried about the Women's World Cup's heat-absorbing pitches.

The United States will meet Thailand, Chile and Sweden at the Women's World Cup, while Scotland, Argentina and Japan will face England.

Goals from Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan saw the United States beat New Zealand, while Germany were far too strong for Zimbabwe.

Australia's win over Brazil was the nation's first-ever knockout match win in a World Cup - male or female.

England broke new ground at the Women's World Cup on Saturday, as they and Japan joined United States and Germany in the last four.

Australia Women Football Federation Australia have no plans to pursue disciplinary action, after confirming British military personnel yelled sexist abuse at Australia's women's team during a friendly against England.

Japan, United States, Cameroon, Australia and Switzerland all reached the round of 16 in Canada.

Seventeen goals were scored in four games on Monday, as Japan began their Women's World Cup defence in victorious fashion.