The United States and Sweden clashed on the final day of group stage play and fans and pundits circled the game when the tournament began earlier this month. For both squads this match was about sending a message. The U.S. eyed first place in the group and revenge for its failures at the 2016 Olympics. Sweden wanted nothing more than to give Lady Yanks a reality check heading into the knockout round.
A hot start from the U.S. in the first and second halves nixed the idea of a Swedish victory as the Stars & Stripes claimed a big 2-0 victory over their rivals, gaining complete control of Group F.