The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
Category: Soccer
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For Megan Rapinoe, an End Not Even She Could Have Imagined
A missed penalty kick was cruel way to draw the curtain on a star’s World Cup career. But her influence and her legacy were never about soccer alone.
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World Cup: Alessia Russo and England See Big Things Ahead
The England striker scored her first World Cup goal last week. She is just getting started.
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What Is the World Cup Headband Worn By the U.S. Players?
Pre-wrap, a type of medical gauze intended for injured joints, has found a second life as stylish headwear in women’s soccer and other sports.
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World Cup: Netherlands Beats South Africa to Reach Quarterfinals
A goal in each half delivered victory, and a date with Spain. But a South Africa striker made the day as difficult as possible.
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Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.
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Inside U.S. Team, a Campaign to Avert Disaster Gets Personal
Blocking out criticism they call “noise,” Lindsey Horan and other veterans are taking a one-on-one approach to turning around their World Cup fortunes.
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At the World Cup, the Field Thins and the Contenders Expand
After 48 games, half of the teams have been sent home. And yet it feels as if the field of potential winners is bigger than it was at the start.
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‘Air Bud: World Pup’ Keeps Winning Fans for the 1999 World Cup Stars
The 2000 movie used the franchise’s furry hero along with members of the actual U.S. women’s team to reimagine the penalty shootout that led to the win.
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Morocco Wins, Then Waits, and Then Starts Celebrating
Morocco had never won a game in the Women’s World Cup a week ago but now has won two in a row to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Morocco Wins, Then Waits, and Then Starts Celebrating
Morocco had never won a game in the Women’s World Cup a week ago but now has won two in a row to advance to the knockout rounds.
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Lionel Messi Scores Twice for Inter Miami in Win Over Orlando
Messi is scoring in bunches and last-place Inter Miami is a contender in the Leagues Cup. Could an M.L.S. playoff push be next?