Spain defeated Japan in a tight and rough manner, thus securing first place in the group. This victory allowed the Spanish team to avoid the play-in, which would have been an additional elimination round.
Germany defeated Mali and advanced as second place in the group. The Germans will face South Korea in the next phases of the tournament.
Japan, on the other hand, finished in third place and will face Hungary in the continuation of the competition.
In the United States, the American team awaits a possible matchup in the semifinals. The best news of the day was the qualification of a team that cannot flow well on offense, but still secured its spot.
