The United States are out of the Women’s World Cup after the defending champions were knocked out on penalties by Sweden in a dramatic shoot-out.
After a goalless 120 minutes which were dominated by the USA, Lina Hurtig’s penalty to win the tie required VAR to rule it had crossed the line, after Alyssa Naeher thought she had saved the USA’s World Cup defence. Sweden were saved by an outstanding performance from Zecira Muscovic after the USA dominated the goal-scoring chances, with the goalkeeper producing stunning stops to deny Lindsey Horan’s curling shot and Alex Morgan’s late header to force extra-time.
Monday is the turn of England once more as the Lionesses face Nigeria in the last 16.
It all leaves the World Cup wide open, with the USA suffering their earliest-ever exit from the tournament. Follow all the reaction from USA vs Sweden and the build-up to England vs Nigeria below.