Already close to elimination in the group stage against Portugal on Tuesday (0-0), the United States have not reached the round of 16 at the 2023 World Cup. Americans were eliminated by Sweden (0-0, 5-4 on penalties) Sunday in Melbourne, Australia.
Undefeated in the World Cup since 2011, the Ballon d’Or teammates Megan Rapinoe nevertheless got the best chances for 120 minutes, but stumbled on Swedish goalkeeper Zecira Musovic. The Chelsea goalkeeper postponed everything until the extended penalty shootout, where three American players – including Megan Rapinoe – missed their attempt.
The 1st nation in the Fifa rankings cracked down against a team that only managed one shot during the match and came out of a failed competition. The Swedes, for their part, will meet Japan in the quarter-finals on August 11 in Auckland.
