BREAKING: The defending champion U.S. women's national soccer team is out at the World Cup after a loss to Sweden in penalties.
United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, reacts with her teammates following their loss to Sweden in their Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.The United States was knocked out of the World Cup by Sweden, in a match that pitted the reigning champions against a hard-charging team on a winning streak.
Alyssa Naeher of the U.S. attempts to save a penalty from Sweden's Lina Hurtig during the penalty shootout as the ball crosses in Melbourne, Australia, on August 6, 2023.In the end, the ball crossed over the line after U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher blocked Lina Hurtig's shot. Because she couldn't save it again, the game was over. The final score was 5-4.
They exited the group round with five points, trailing the Netherlands by two. This was the first time in Women's World Cup history that the U.S. earned fewer than six points during the group stage. Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. in action with Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo in the Women's World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, on August 6, 2023.The first half of play had been controlled by the U.S. team, which monopolized possession and had at least two shots on goal to Sweden's zero. But the score was nil-nil at the midway point.
Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. waits to be substituted at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia, on August 6, 2023.The U.S. squad were the favorites entering the tournament, having won the last two World Cups, held in 2019 and 2015. They were also top of the pile in 1999 and 1991.
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