Germany completed a perfect group-stage campaign at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they beat South Africa 4-0 on Monday.
As a result of picking up three wins from three in Group B, the German side advance to the last 16 as group winners and will face one of the best third-placed sides.
Germany were strong favourites going into Monday’s clash at Montpellier’s Stade de la Mosson, and they secured a comfortable victory after goals from Melanie Leupolz, Sara Dabritz, Alexandra Popp and Lina Magull.
South Africa will return home from France 2019 after a disappointing campaign in which they lost all three group games.
Germany, ranked second in the world, cruise into the last 16 and a game in Grenoble on 22 June against a team yet to be decided.
Spain and China drew 0-0 to join Germany in the knockout stages.
Spain finish runners-up – and now head to Reims for a knockout tie against the United States or Sweden on 24 June.
China also go through as one of the best third-placed finishers after collecting four points.
South Africa are heading home.
