That since the championship debutant beat New Zealand, one of two host countries, with 1-0 in Wellington.
After 0–2 against Switzerland in the opener, it was the team’s big star Sarina Bolden who headed in the historic first World Cup goal for the Philippines.
In the 24th minute, she was served a precise cross and Bolden elegantly headed in the lead goal.
New Zealand thought they had equalized midway through the second half, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR check.
1-0 stood the match time and now awaits a raucous dissolution of group A.
Norway, who surprisingly lost 0-1 to New Zealand in the opening match, face Switzerland later in the day.