That has been the standout theme as a tournament that has already set records for attendance and goals scored enters the quarter-finals stage, and it has made for high drama.
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA is trying to grow the women’s game at pace, and it seems to be having an impact. Two-time champion Germany opened with a thumping 6-0 win over Morocco but was beaten by Colombia and held to a draw by South Korea in the group stage. Brazil started off with a 4-0 win over Panama before losing to France and drawing with Jamaica. Both Germany and Brazil were gone before the knockouts.
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