Reigning Champions Upset in World Cup Knockout by Hard-Charging Sweden

The United States was knocked out of the World Cup by Sweden in a match that ended 0-0 after 120 minutes of regulation play

The game went into penalty kicks, which went into sudden death, with both teams experiencing missed shots before Sweden secured a 5-4 victory

The U.S. squad, reigning champions and favorites, had a challenging group stage, exiting with five points, the first time earning fewer than six points in Women's World Cup history

This was the fourth-ever World Cup game for the United States to enter extra time, with all three prior instances going to penalties

Swedish goalkeeper Zecira Musovic made crucial saves, and both teams struggled to finish during regulation play

U.S. star midfielder Megan Rapinoe entered the game in extra time, but the score remained tied

Sweden, ranked third in the tournament, topped their group with nine points, securing wins against Argentina, Italy, and South Africa

The U.S. and Sweden have a history of facing each other in Women's World Cup matches since 2003