On Monday, Germany began their Women's World Cup title pursuit with a bang by crushing Morocco 6-0 after two goals from Alexandra Popp. Meanwhile, Italy prevailed over Argentina in an exciting battle thanks to a goal in the 87th minute.

Brazil takes on Panama in the final game on day five of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, looking to make their own statement.

The first 32-team Women's World Cup's lower-ranked teams have largely held their own thus far, showing the narrowing of the gender gap in women's international football.

But in Melbourne, Germany, the defending champions, easily defeated Morocco, the first Arab side to compete in a Women's World Cup, to claim their biggest win so far.

The Germans, along with holders the United States, England, Spain, and France, are among the favorites once more, and they proved why with a professional performance in front of a nearly sold-out crowd of more than 27,000 fans.

One of the top goal scorers in the world, their 32-year-old captain Popp, took full advantage of some shoddy Morocco defense with several close-range goals.

After the break, Klara Buehl scored three goals in a row to put an end to the game's fierce rivalry. Two own goals and a late sixth goal from Lea Schueller completed the scoring.