The USWNT is 4-1-1 all-time against Sweden at the Women’s World Cup. Its six matches against Sweden are the most of any opponent in the team’s tournament history.

Sunday’s unbelievable Round of 16 match between the U.S. and Sweden had social media in a frenzy. Here are some of the biggest reactions from fans.

Their performance—along with those from Sweden and Switzerland—had former USWNT star Carli Lloyd reflecting on where the U.S. stands heading into the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

The 2025 Women’s Euro had Carli Lloyd thinking the USWNT is behind a couple of other national teams, such as Spain, England, and Sweden. The Europeans just came out of one of the most intense ...