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At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand

After 48 games, half of the teams have been sent home. And yet it feels as if the field of potential winners is bigger than it was at the start.

Japan played its way into contender status with three dominant victories.
Japan played its way into contender status with three dominant victories.

There are a few things that can be known for certain. Canada, the Olympic champion, will not add a Women’s World Cup to its list of honors this year.