Two-time defending champions, the United States, will meet their frequent rivals Sweden once again at the Women's World Cup. This time, the stakes are higher.
That American team pounced early on its opponents won all of its seven matches in 2019.
The United States has played Sweden six times in the group stage at the World Cup, most recently in 2019 when the Americans won 2-0. The United States went on to win its record fourth overall title in the tournament. They played to a 1-1 draw before Sweden advanced on penalties, marking the earliest U.S. exit from an Olympics. Afterward, U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo caused controversy by calling the Swedes “cowards” for bunkering in on defense.s. The loss snapped a 44-match U.S. unbeaten streak that had dated back to January, 2019.
The United States will be without midfielder Rose Lavelle for the match because she picked up a pair of yellow cards in group play. That’s going to hurt the Americans because Lavelle has been one of their few energy sparks.
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