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– Sweden won against the United States in a World Cup knockout match.
– The match ended in a scoreless draw after 120 minutes of regulation play.
– The game was decided on penalty kicks, with Sweden prevailing 5-4 in sudden death.
– The game was decided on penalty kicks, with Sweden prevailing 5-4 in sudden death.
– The United States, the favorites, had won the last two World Cups (2019 and 2015).
– The U.S. squad had a relatively low-scoring performance in the group stage, earning only five points.
– The knockout match with Sweden was the United States’ fourth-ever World Cup game to enter extra time.
– Megan Rapinoe, a star U.S. midfielder, entered the game during extra time and it is expected to be her last World Cup tournament as a player.
– Sweden, ranked third in the tournament, topped their group with nine points.
– The United States and Sweden have a history of facing each other in Women's World Cup tournaments since 2003.