Womens Tt: Olympic champions fall in group stage, Japan crushes Spain © Reuters

The group stage of the Women's World Cup is approaching its end.

Japan crushed Spain 4-0 in Group C matches. Hinata Miyazawa scored a brace, while Riko Ueki and Mina Tanaka each added a goal. 

Interestingly, in the men's World Cup group stage, the Spanish national team also lost to Japan (1-2).

Zambia took third place in Group C, defeating Costa Rica 3-1.

In Group B, the hosts advanced to the knockout stage. Australia beat Olympic runners-up Canada 4-0, sending them out of the tournament.

Nigeria played a goalless draw against Ireland, which was enough to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.