Wendie Renard’s 81st minute header provided fresh belief for Les Bleus but it was too little, too late for the hosts
Megan Rapinoe scored a brace as USA defeated France to progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Rapinoe gave the US the lead after just five minutes of the match from a free-kick and doubled their advantage shortly after half-time.
Wendie Renard’s 81st minute header provided fresh belief for Les Bleus but it was too little, too late for the hosts.
The United States will now face England in the semi-final.
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