LE HAVRE, France—The signs were mildly menacing for the U.S. women’s soccer team’s World Cup game Thursday against Sweden. Swedish players had spoken of the U.S. looking past the game. Both teams had already qualified for the round of 16. Yellow-and-blue-clad fans filled large sections of Stade Océane at a tournament where U.S. fans have overwhelmed others. Then the game started.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 20, 2019 22:18 UTC