On today’s pod: it’s raining goals! Two-time world champions Germany aren’t messing about – a ruthless opening performance saw them hit six against debutants Morocco to put them firmly in control of Group H. Alexandra Popp didn’t get her hat-trick, but she’s got her eyes on the golden boot again …
Ary Borges bagged hers, though, as Brazil smashed four past Panama. No goals for Marta, but we at least caught a glimpse of the all-time great who made an appearance – complete with red lipstick – at her sixth World Cup.
Elsewhere, we’ll lavish praise on Jamaica who held France to a goalless draw in an impressive debut, while the Netherlands and Sweden bagged narrow wins against lower-ranked teams at the start of their campaigns.
We’ll be back on Wednesday to round up the latest action including Canada v the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland v Norway.
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