The United States women’s national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in their final Group E match, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage. This result simultaneously eliminated the co-host nation, Australia, from contention. The US goals were scored by Megan Rapinoe and Trinity Rodman, marking Rapinoe’s final regular-time goal in her international career. Australia played a majority of the match with ten players after a red card was issued early in the first half. Despite a strong showing from the Australian goalkeeper, Mackenzie Arnold, the US proved too strong. The United States will now advance to the round of 16, while Australia faces elimination after a promising start to the tournament.