Spain and Japan reach last 16 of Women's World Cup

SAFELY THROUGH: Spain's Alba Redondo (C) celebrates scoring her team's fifth goal against Zambia at Eden Park. Pic: Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Jennifer Hermoso scored twice and assisted in her 100th international appearance to push Spain past Zambia 5-0 on Wednesday, a victory that locked both Spain and Japan into the Women’s World Cup knockout round.

Spain and Japan are the first teams to clinch berths in the tournament’s round of 16. They will play on Monday in Wellington to decide seeding.