The three-peat dreams are over for the U.S. women's national team.
Sweden on early Sunday morning eliminated the USWNT in the Round of 16 via a penalty shootout. Despite logging 22 shots in total with 11 on target and having 58% possession, the U.S. could not get past goalie Zećira Mušović.
On the other hand, Sweden recorded nine shots on total, but only one was on target. And in the end, Sweden won 5-4 in a penalty shootout filled with drama. The Round of 16 elimination is the worst ever finish for the U.S. in nine Women's World Cups. It also ends a seven-year streak of at least winning a medal, whether it be first, second or third place.
Though the U.S. is leaving Australia and New Zealand stunned at the outcome, other countries now have a chance to either add to their respective tally or win it all for the first time.
Here is a look at the betting favorites to win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with the USWNT out of the frame:
Who is the favorite to win the 2023 Women's World Cup?
With a few more Round of 16 matchups left before the quarterfinals begin, here are the betting favorites to win it all, according to PointsBet:
England +225
Spain +300
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Japan +500
France +650
Sweden +800
Netherlands +1100
Australia +1100
Colombia +3000
Denmark +7500
Nigeria +15000
Jamaica +15000
Morocco +25000
Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
