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United States' Megan Rapinoe warms up before the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) **FILE**

The final insult: Women’s World Cup competes with Copa America, CONCACAF

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson, middle, talks to players as they take a drinks brake during the of the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Sweden at Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, Saturday, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

For Sweden’s coach, it’s all about taking the pressure off

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

England's Ellen White, left, celebrates with teammates Karen Bardsley, center, and Steph Houghton, right, during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Norway and England at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France, Thursday, June 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

England looks to overcome ‘ruthless’ US in World Cup semis

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

United States' Alex Morgan, left, competes for the ball against France's Elise Bussaglia during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at the Parc des Princes, in Paris, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) **FILE**

Alex Morgan adjusts her game at Women’s World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at the Parc des Princes, in Paris, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Megan Rapinoe scores two goals, U.S. knocks France out of World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

France's Amandine Henry celebrates at the end of the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Brazil at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France, Sunday, June 23, 2019. France beat Brazil 2-1. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

France may not have trophies, but it’s hardly an underdog

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Netherlands' Lieke Martens, center, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, France, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Investment pays off as Europe dominates Women’s World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Referee Melissa Borjas, center, consults with VAR after awarding a penalty to the Dutch team during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, France, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Lieke Martens scored from the spot and the Netherlands won the match 2-1. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Video review creates drama at Women’s World Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

United States'Megan Rapinoe celebrates at the end of the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019. US beat Spain 2-1. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

It’s on: The World Cup clash between the US and France

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Ertz returns, Horan out for US match against Spain

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, left, makes a save in front of Spain's Virginia Torrecilla, second left, during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and United States at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

European vacation over, Naeher and US bounce back up

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Cameron players react after a VAR decision that ruled out Cameroon's Ajara Nchout's goal for offside during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between England and Cameroon at the Stade du Hainaut stadium in Valenciennes, France, Sunday, June 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

After World Cup rage, Cameroon faces demands for punishment

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

United States' Rose Lavelle, right, is substituted by teammate Christen Press during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and the United States at Stade Océane, in Le Havre, France, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Defending champion US plays Spain to open knockout stage

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

England's Ellen White, front, and Japan's Rikako Kobayashi, right, challenge for the ball during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Japan and England at the Stade de Nice in Nice, France, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Neville hopes unpredictability befuddles England’s opponents

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Brazil's Marta reacts during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Italy and Brazil at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, France, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

World Cup’s top teams enter knockout stage on a roll

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Former Brazilian soccer player Cafu, center, poses for a photo with Hassan Al Thawadi, left, Chairman of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and Nasser Al-Khater, right, deputy-secretary general of the Qatar 2022 organizing committee, during a event where Cafu was presented as an Ambassador for the World Cup 2022, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Qatar 2022 organizers say French police yet to contact them

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Cameroon players celebrate after scoring the opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Cameroon and New Zealand at the Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, France, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Cameroon beats New Zealand 2-1 to reach round of 16

Associated Press

United States' Carli Lloyd, center, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Tierna Davidson, right, after scoring the opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

United States and Sweden highlight final group stage day

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Argentina's Florencia Bonsegundo, left, celebrates after scoring an equaliser goal during the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Scotland and Argentina at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Bonsegundo scored in the extra time and the match ended in a 3-3 draw. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Argentina overcomes late 3-goal deficit, knocks out Scotland

Associated Press

England head coach Philip Neville, center right talks to the players after the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between England and Argentina at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France, Friday, June 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

England vs Japan in rematch of 2015 World Cup semifinal

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press