FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden 0(5)-(4)0 USA – Defending Champions booted out

Photos ⬇ The United States of America (USA), reigning champions, have been thrown out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after losing on penalties to Sweden at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6 August, 2023.

Sweden players celebrate after scaling through the reigning champions, United States of America (USA) 5-4 on penalties at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6 August, 2023. The Swedes have reached the quarter finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and will play against Japan
Sweden players celebrate after scaling through the reigning champions, United States of America (USA) 5-4 on penalties at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6 August, 2023. The Swedes have reached the quarter finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and will play against Japan

The Americans were in charge the 120 minutes, however, were unable to find the back of the net as they were denied by a beautiful goalkeeping performance from Zecira Musovic.

Sweden have progressed into the quarter finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after discomfiting the USA 5-4 in a penalty shootout.

The Europeans will do battle with Japan in the quarter finals.

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Sweden players celebrate after scaling through the reigning champions, United States of America (USA) 5-4 on penalties at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6 August, 2023. The Swedes have reached the quarter finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and will play against Japan

Sweden players celebrate after scaling through the reigning champions, United States of America (USA) 5-4 on penalties at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 6 August, 2023. The Swedes have reached the quarter finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and will play against Japan

Photos: @FIFAWWC

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