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A Dream Women's World Cup Match: U.S. Meets France

The USWNT takes on France in a World Cup quarterfinal matchup that had been hoped for for months. The winner advances to a semifinal match-up against England.

The Women's World Cup game that had been hoped for and hyped for months is finally here: U.S. versus France. One versus four. Defending World Cup champion versus hometown favorite. Friday's a quarterfinal match instead of the final. These two teams have shined this tournament. The winner advances and the loser heads home.

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