AdvertisementLina Hurtig converted and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time. AdvertisementIt is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup. But they played their best game of this World Cup against Sweden, only to have it decided by penalties. Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night. The result ended the international career of Rapinoe, the Golden Boot winner of the 2019 tournament who is retiring after the World Cup.

Source: Forbes August 06, 2023 15:08 UTC