United States' Naomi Girma in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland)
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women’s World Cup.
The longest game in tournament history ended in the seventh round when Lina Hurtig converted her penalty. U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig’s attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba’s “Dancing Queen in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.
The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive tile, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history.
The Americans’ worst finish had been third place, three times.
It was the first match at this World Cup to go to extra time.
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Originally published at Staff and wire reports