Germany finish top, eliminate France

Germany beat France 4-1 to secure top spot in Group A and dramatically eliminate their opponents, who were pipped to a place in the knockout stage by Colombia on goal difference. A hat-trick from Alexandra Popp ensured Maren Meinert’s team, who had already booked their place in the knockout phase, advanced with a 100 per cent record, while a last-gasp Yorelli Rincon penalty earned the South ...