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Canada fans wait for the start of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Canada and New Zealand in Grenoble, France, Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums

By ROB HARRIS - 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

China's Wang Shanshan, left, vies for control of the ball against Spain's Leila Ouahabi during the Women's World Cup Group B soccer match between China and Spain at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France, Monday, June 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Spain and China advance with scoreless draw

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

France players celebrate at the end of the Women's World Cup Group A soccer match between Nigeria and France at the Roazhon Park in Rennes, France, Monday, June 17, 2019. France beat Nigeria 1-0. (AP Photo/Vincent Michel)

France goes 3-0 at World Cup with 1-0 win over Nigeria

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Brazil's Marta shoots a penalty kick to score the opening goal during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Australia and Brazil at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, France, Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

Brazil not eager to advance by settling for a draw

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Australia's Sam Kerr, 2nd left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her sides first goal during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Australia and Italy at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, Sunday, June 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Australia and Sam Kerr quiet the haters at the World Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - 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)

Carli Lloyd scores 2 and the U.S. downs Chile 3-0 at World Cup

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Brothers Austin, left, and Jordyn Chambers, from Philadelphia, hold up an US flag prior the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Lloyd, Pugh, Press among 7 new starters for US vs. Chile

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

France's Eugenie Le Sommer, celebrates with France's Amel Majri after scoring her side's second goal on a penalty kick during the Women's World Cup Group A soccer match between France and Norway in Nice, France, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)

France looking to close out World Cup group play undefeated

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

United States' players take photos during a visit at the Parc des Princes stadium a day before the Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at the Women's World Cup in Paris, Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

United States face Chile with chance to advance in World Cup

By JENNA FRYER - 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)

Neville’s compassion for players shows new England culture

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, a Pantsir antiaircraft missile system, left, stands on guard of the air space above Saint Petersburg stadium which will host some 2018 World Cup matches in St.Petersburg, Russia. A year after hosting the World Cup, Russia is boasting the biggest club soccer crowds since Soviet days and participation at the amateur level is on the rise. Still, there are signs of trouble for the sport. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, File)

A year after World Cup, Russia toasts big soccer crowds

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Argentina players react at the end Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Argentina and Japan at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Monday, June 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Argentine soccer equality fight makes English appreciative

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

England's Jodie Taylor, rear, scores the opening goal during 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)

Taylor puts England in World Cup last 16 with game to spare

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Argentina's Sole Jaimes, right, hugs teammate Aldana Cometti at the end of the Women's World Cup Group D soccer match between Argentina and Japan at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Monday, June 10, 2019. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Argentina soaring after historic opener, eager for England

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Thailand's Orathai Srimanee congratulates United States' Megan Rapinoe, left, after their Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The US defeated Thailand 13-0.(AP Photo/Francois Mori) **FILE**

U.S. rout of Thailand exposes gap in World Cup field

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States' scorer Lindsey Horan, right, celebrates their side's 3rd goal with Megan Rapinoe during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

US catches heat for World Cup goal celebrations

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Brazil's Marta celebrates at the end of the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Jamaica in Grenoble, France, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Marta has been ruled out for Brazil's opening match at the Women's World Cup because of a left thigh injury. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Brazil unsure if Marta will play against Australia

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Australia's fans cheer for their team prior the start of the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Australia and Italy at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, Sunday, June 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Despite FIFA ticket boast, most World Cup games not sold out

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

United States' Julie Ertz heads the ball away from Thailand's Kanjana Sung-Ngoen during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the USA and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Zach Ertz eager to cheer on wife Julie in World Cup

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press