The hosts put an end to Japan's impressive run with an 18-3 win in the quarter-finals to set up a final four clash with Australia at Johnny Unitas Stadium.

Japan entered the fixture with the top-scoring attack and defence at Towson University but the US overtook them on both fronts.

It was a tremendous all-around performance as Kayla Treanor, Charlotte North, Sam Apuzzo, Kylie Ohlmiller and Taylor Cummings all recorded three or more points.

Their next opponents, Australia, ended the Haudenosaunee's four game winning streak with a 17-3 victory meaning they have now appeared in the semi-finals of 11 editions of the competition.

Former all-world selection Hannah Nielsen of Australia scored five points for the second game in a row with three goals and two assists while Bonnie Yu and Georgia Latch each added a hat-trick.

England advanced to the semi-finals after stopping an undefeated Israel team 13-5, making them a top four finisher the ninth consecutive Championship and will be looking to become finalists for the first time since 1993.

Megan Whittle scored another four goals for England to bring her tournament total to 22, the second most among all athletes.

Olivia Hompe contributed three goals and two assists and now ranks fifth in points with 22.

They are set to take on Canada in the next round after they got the better of the Czech Republic 15-7 to make a sixth consecutive semi-final appearance.

Erica Evans and Hannah Morris both scored hat-tricks for Canada while Kaylin Morissette and Annabel Child both notched up five draw controls.