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Win Or Go Home: U.S. Takes On Spain In Women's World Cup

The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a game against Spain. It's only the second time the two teams have ever met.
U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe throws the ball from the touch line during last week's World Cup match against Sweden.

The U.S. has shown few weaknesses in its through the Women's World Cup in France. But now the competition gets harder and the stakes are higher in the knockout round of the monthlong tournament. The first U.S. test comes Monday against Spain in the round of 16 (kickoff is noon ET and

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