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Power Moments: What We've Learned Ahead of the World Cup Semifinals

We are down to the final four at the 2019 Women's World Cup. The USA, England, the Netherlands and Sweden are the remaining sides.

Here is what we've learned after the last eight and what to look out for in the semifinals as we move into crunch time in France.

1. USA has been reinstated as tournament favorite

Germany had begun to overshadow the USA as the tournament favorite. After securing safe passage through to the quarterfinals without conceding a goal, the European side had gone somewhat under the radar until a 3-0 victory over Nigeria in the round of 16 brought it into the spotlight.