The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand.
The lead: Nigeria stun hosts Australia
BRISBANE, Australia — Nigeria made Brisbane their own, causing a huge shock at the Women’s World Cup to defeat hosts Australia 3-2 and setting up Group B for a grandstand finish.
Emily van Egmond’s inclusion paid dividends for the Matildas in the first half, with the midfielder lurking at the top of the box to slot home a Caitlin Foord cross. But Australia’s injury-time lead lasted all of four minutes, with Uchenna Kanu able to poke home a deflected cross to draw Nigeria level.