USA to play Canada in one of three fall tuneups

Ahead of Australia’s must-win clash with Canada, Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has been declared fit to play on Saturday, after a calf injury ruled her out of the first two group stage games.

The midfielder, who made 39 appearances in all competitions for Fulham this season, is Vincent Kompany’s first signing since being unveiled as Bayern boss last month.

Captain Wendy Renard’s header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Saturday as Herve Renard’s side picked up their first win in Group F of the Women’s World Cup.