World Cup 2023 LIVE: Today’s results and latest news

82 minutes: Putellas goes down in the penalty area after tripping over a stretched leg, but then plays a great ball around the corner to Mariona.

Spain now has up to 40 shots…

77 minutes: Alexia Putellas is back! The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is celebrating her long-awaited return to a major tournament after missing out on last summer’s Euros. Spain will want to get her back in the starting XI as soon as possible.

72 minutes: It looks like Costa Rica would now like to shake the 3-0. Goalkeeper Solera was down through injury but it looks like she’s trying to keep fighting.

Spain has up to 36 shots for the game and we’re only in the game at about two-thirds.

Paralleulo headed just wide of the far post again.

Brilliant rescue! Spain now turns style as Paralleulo dances into the box and lands a shot in the top corner. Costa Rica goalkeeper Daniela Solera is currently the busiest player on the pitch and makes another superb save over the bar.

From the bar! So close to Olga Carmona – the left-back hits a shot from the angle that bounces off the top of the post.

Back on the road in Wellington! Incredibly, Spain had only won one match at the Women’s World Cup to date. In 2015 they went without a win, including a draw against Costa Rica, before reaching the last 16 four years ago. Spain have much bigger ambitions this time.

England manager Sarina Wiegman promised the Lionesses would do “everything” to bring home their first World Cup when they start their season against Haiti in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wiegman also provided a welcome update on captain Millie Bright who is fit for tomorrow’s competition after fears she is still recovering from the knee injury she sustained in March which required surgery.

The World Cup trophy has not escaped England or Wiegman, who led the Netherlands to the final in France four years ago but lost there to the United States.

Asked if England could win the trophy this year, she said: “We’re here and we have a dream and of course there’s always a chance of winning the World Cup and I think there’s a lot more countries to win the World Cup can, but.” Of course we will give everything from tomorrow.”

Spain go into half-time with a comfortable lead after clinching a decisive breakthrough against Costa Rica. Since then, Spain have looked a lot more confident, having been able to upset Costa Rica’s deep defense with their build-up play.

Bonmati’s goal has been the pinnacle of a statement performance so far.

43 minutes: Spain will always take chances with the ball and are almost caught when Parades returns the ball to goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, who narrowly avoids being stopped by a Costa Rican striker.