Germany v Colombia: Women’s World Cup 2023 – live

Though it’s the job of the writer to describe events, not predict them, I can’t lie: I thought we’d see a fair few blowouts in our first round of matches, but in the event, there were just three.

The most convincing of them, though, was perpetrated by Germany, who monstered Morocco 6-0 and looked, if not the best team at the tournament on paper, the team for whom the tournament has come at the best time on grass. Most particularly, Alexandra Popp – so heartbreakingly forced out of the Euro 2022 final during the warm-up – is back and, with Klara Bühl, Lina Magull and Jule Brand behind her – then Melanie Leupolz and Sara Däbriz behind them! – we’re looking at a formidable side that it’s easy to see growing into a champion side.

Colombia, though, are not going to hand them anything. They also won their first match, 2-0 against South Korea., and are a tough, skilful outfit with total belief in what they’re doing. They won’t, most likely be able to rival Germany in possession, but do have serious qualify in attacking areas – most particularly thanks to Linda Caicedo, a next-generation superstar, but also through Cata Usme, the country’s all-time leading scorer.

So, a win for either side and they’re almost into the knockouts, but a draw would work fairly well too – and Colombia won’t give up their 0-0 without a fight.

Kick-off: 7.30pm local, 10.30am BST