Women's World Cup host Canada played to a scoreless tie with New Zealand in a group game Thursday.
Canada's mark of 1-0-1 with four points has them atop their group with one game to play. New Zealand (0-1-1) still has never won a World Cup game in 11 chances.
The game was delayed for about 30 minutes after the fourth minute because of heavy rain and lightning.
Canada had a couple of quality chances midway through the first half, but New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler turned aside Jonelle Filigno and Christine Sinclair in the 22nd and 23rd minutes.