Women’s World Cup: U.S. defeats France, 2-1

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, center, battles with France’s Marion Torrent, left, and Kadidiatou Diani during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France midfielder Gaetane Thiney, left, battles U.S. midfielder Sam Mewis for the ball during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France’s Valerie Gauvin, left, and U.S. midfielder Abby Dahlkemper try to control the ball during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Tobin Heath shoots on goal during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. midfielder Rose Lavelle, center, controls the ball ahead of France’s Wendie Renard, left, and Elise Bussaglia during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi stops the ball during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the United States in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her teammates after scoring against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi gives up a goal on a free kick by U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (not pictured) during the opening minutes of a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

A shot by U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe (not pictured) goes into France’s net during the opening minutes of a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. players celebrate a goal by forward Megan Rapinoe against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, second left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, left, celebrates with teammate Alex Morgan after scoring against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. fans show their support before the start of the United States’ Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match against France in Paris on June 28.

France goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi, right, clears the ball away from U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France’s Valerie Gauvin, left, controls the ball in front of U.S. defender Becky Sauerbrunn during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher makes a save against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, center, celebrates with teammate Samantha Mewis after scoring her second goal of the game against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring her second goal of the game against France during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

A French supporter is seen behind a U.S. flag before the United States’ Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against France in Paris on June 28.

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe, left, battles France’s Amandine Henry for the ball during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, left, tries to keep the ball away from the goal while battling France’s Wendie Renard during a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match in Paris on June 28.

France defender Wendie Renard celebrates after scoring during the second half of a 2-1 loss to the United States during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals in Paris on June 28.

France’s Charlotte Bilbault, left, and Marion Torrent react after falling to the United States, 2-1, in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals on June 28.

U.S. players celebrate following their 2-1 victory over France in the Women’s World Cup in Paris on June 28.