Australia Beats France on Penalties to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Australia needed 10 rounds of penalty kicks to confirm its place in the team’s first semifinal, and extend its country’s wild ride.
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Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals
Sweden, a perennial bridesmaid, followed up its elimination of the United States by holding off Japan, the last former winner in the field.
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Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal
Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered a victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner.
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England’s Lauren James Gets 2-Game Ban at Women’s World Cup
James will be eligible to return for the Women’s World Cup final — if England can reach it without her.