US Women's Football Team Wins Record Fourth World Cup Title

Lyon, July 8, 2019:

The United States Women's team won its fourth World Cup title, which is a record in the women's game. The team defeated the Netherlands 2-0 at Lyon in France on Sunday to lift their fourth crown and the second one on the trot.

The United States led all teams this World Cup in goals per game and shots per game. Its defense was physical; its attacking was precise. Despite being tested with a difficult road to the final, the team did not trail during the tournament for a second. Coming into the final, the U.S. had scored in every game within the first twelve minutes.

Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored second-half goals for the United States, who took a while to breach a dogged Dutch defence, but eventually found a way through.

“It’s surreal,” said goal scorer Rapinoe, who was named the tournament’s outstanding player. “I don’t know how to feel. It’s ridiculous.”

This win also cemented the US team's status as the gold standard in women’s soccer.

For fans of both teams, it was about more than just the game - it was a chance to highlight equal rights in women's sports.

It is to be mentioned that the Americans won the first World Cup in 1991 in China.

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