By the time Saturday's action concludes at the 2015 Women's World Cup, two countries will have earned their place in the quarterfinals.
The round of 16 began Saturday, with Germany and Sweden squaring off and China vs. Cameroon to follow.
The matchup between the Germans and Swedes was by far the most anticipated fixture of the day. Germany are first in the FIFA rankings, with Sweden just behind in fifth. Either team is capable of winning the tournament, so a round-of-16 exit would be a massive disappointment for the loser.
For China and Cameroon, simply reaching the round of 16 was a major accomplishment.