Women’s World Cup: United States expect a ‘crazy’ clash against France in Paris

Defending champions will face the host nation in the quarter-finals

US captain Megan Rapinoe stepped up to score two penalties in the last 16 against Spain
US captain Megan Rapinoe stepped up to score two penalties in the last 16 against Spain
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Fifa Women’s World Cup last 16 Spain 1 United States 2

Defending champions United States have set up a quarter-final tie with host nation France after beating Spain 2-1 in the last 16 on Monday.

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