Spain achieved their first-ever knockout game win at the Women's World Cup by overpowering Switzerland with a dominant 5-1 scoreline.
Banyana Banyana's march to the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup will serve as inspiration in South Africa's bid to host the global showpiece in 2027.
Banyana Banyana landed in Sydney, Australia on Thursday afternoon ahead of their FIFA Women's World Cup Last 16 encounter against the Netherlands at the Allianz stadium on Sunday.
Brazil crashed out of the Women's World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Jamaica with the Carribean side advancing to the knockout stages for the first time.
Double reigning world champions the USA had to settle for second spot in Group E of the Women's World Cup after being held to a 0-0 draw by Portugal on Tuesday.
In a tense and tightly contested match, Nigeria secured their spot in the Women's World Cup knockout stage with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Republic of Ireland.