After One Round – Where They Stand.

16 – Argentina
It can only get better for the Argentine women right? Not if Japan & England need to pad their goal differences. YIKES!

15 – New Zealand
After surviving Brazil and only conceding five goals, the Kiwis now face Denmark & China … who need to pad their goal differences. Wonder how Argentina would fare against New Zealand?

14 – Ghana
Make or break time for Ghana. Will they be able to withstand Canada’s route one attack?

13 – Australia
Not convinced yet. Norway will pose plenty of questions for the Matildas. Tom Sermanni must supply his squad with the answers.

12 – Canada
Canada was able to stay close to Norway, now they must make a statement against Ghana.

11 – Denmark
They suffered a heartbreaking loss to the hosts after a great fight back from 2 goals down. The task of qualifying will now require a victory against Brazil. Tough road.

10 – Japan
Can Aya Miyama score from free kicks often enough to send Japan to the knockout rounds? Watch out Argentina.

9 – England
Will Kelly Smith’s brilliance push England through to the knockout rounds? Watch out Argentina.

8 – Nigeria
If Nigeria can hold together defensively, this group could be decided by a coin flip.

7 – Sweden
The WWC ’03 finalists are fully capable of dealing a severe blow to the USA hopes Friday

6 – North Korea
They’ve come a long way in a short period of time but face a real battle against Nigeria. No easy touches in this group.

5 – USA
The greatest team …? They’ll have to prove it in the next two matches. The world of women’s football has become much smaller.

4 – China
Home pitch advantage? They’ll need it against Brazil but New Zealand in the 3rd match should insure passage to the knockout stages.

3 – Norway
They had a gritty effort to overcome Canada’s one goal lead. Now they can’t let up against the Matildas who’ll be brimming with confidence.

2 – Brazil
They took care of business against New Zealand but now must overcome China’s home pitch advantage. It’s Marta time to shine.

1 - Germany
Germany v England. Champions face a stern test against up and coming England squad.