2019 FIFA Women's World Cup — Group D

Teams and format

The group followed the standard FIFA World Cup group rules: three points for a win, one point for a draw and goal difference then goals scored used as primary tie-breakers. Matches were staged at venues across France as part of the larger tournament schedule. The top two teams in the final standings automatically qualified for the knockout phase; additional third-placed teams could also advance depending on their records.

• Argentina
• England
• Japan
• Scotland

Standings and progression

At the close of play on 19 June the group produced two qualifiers for the round of 16. England and Japan advanced from Group D to the knockout stage. The remaining teams in the group did not move on. Final table positions were decided by the usual sequence of points, goal difference and goals scored, with fair play points and drawing of lots as further tie-breakers if required.

Notable moments

The matches combined defensive organisation and technical possession play typical of high-level international competition. Group fixtures offered opportunities for squads to test formations and emerging players ahead of later rounds. While no single match defined the group entirely, the collective results underscored England's consistency and Japan's ability to qualify from a competitive pool.

Significance

Advancing from Group D sent England and Japan into the tournament knockout phase and shaped the round-of-16 matchups. Group-stage performance can influence momentum, tactical choices and squad selection for the later rounds. For followers and analysts, Group D provided a compact illustration of contrasting styles at the 2019 World Cup and contributed to broader narratives about each nation’s development in women's football.