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[SPORT!!!] Streaming: Sweden vs United States Live 6 August 2023

Alex Morgan could use a massive showing up top as well. She was held scoreless in the group stage, and her experience in elimination games will be needed against one of the toughest sides left in the competition. Sweden Looking to Keep Consistency from Group Stage3 of 3Hagen Hopkins - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesSweden should not be the underdog in the matchup with the USWNT based on group-stage performance. The Swedes commanded their last two contests against Italy and Argentina, and battled back from a deficit in a tough opener against South Africa. The European side had five different players score in Group G, including stars Fridolina Rolfo and Stina Blackstenius, and it conceded just once in its opening contest.

An all-around better performance is needed for the USWNT to set up a quarterfinal clash with Japan. The Americans will have to earn the result without Rose Lavelle, who is suspended due to yellow-card accumulation. Andonovski could go back to Savannah DeMelo in midfield, or he could shift Julie Ertz forward from center back. Ertz may be one of the most vital players for the USWNT on Sunday, regardless of where she starts, because of her experience dealing with Sweden's top players.