FIFA WWC: Hosts France eliminated as champions USA progress to semis

The host nation of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, France have been knocked out by the defending champions, USA, who advance to the semifinal.

Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half for the USA, the first a low free-kick that went in through a crowd of players, the second a side-foot finish.

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France did not manage a single shot on target in the first half but Wendie Renard’s 81st-minute header gave them hope.

The United States, who have never failed to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals, will face England in the semifinal on Tuesday.

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