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FIFA Women: Despite conceding a goal after 67 seconds into the game, France beat debutant Panama 6-3 on Wednesday to book a last 16 spot at the FIFA Women's World Cup, here.

Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat-trick in Sydney as fifth-ranked France topped Group F with seven points. Jamaica finished second after a goalless draw eliminated Brazil, a Xinhua report said.