Sweden knock out defending champions USA in thrilling penalty shootout | FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Updated : Aug 06, 2023 18:52
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In a shocking turn of events, defending champions USA were knocked out of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 by Sweden in a penalty shootout 5-4. 

Following a goalless draw in a match that went into extra time, a dramatic penalty shootout saw the Swedes advance to the quarterfinals. 

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved striker Lina Hurtig's attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba's "Dancing Queen in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.

For the first time in the 4-time champions' history, USA were knocked out of the World Cup in a Round of 16. 

Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on August 5.

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