The USWNT will face Sweden in a World Cup match.

The US women's national team advanced through the group stage to the knockout rounds at the 2023 World Cup.

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The US will take on longtime rivals Sweden in Melbourne on Sunday.

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The United States hoped that the knockout rounds would represent a fresh start after failing to win their group for the second time in the 2011 World Cup.

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This will be the sixth consecutive World Cup when the USA and Sweden will be facing each other.

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The United States and Sweden will face off in the knockout rounds for the first time in World Cup history.

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The Americans are looking to avenge their humiliating 3-0 loss to Sweden at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago.

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There could also be a lot of lineup changes for this win or go home match.

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The USWNT's Round of 16 match against Sweden begins at 5 a.m. ET on Sunday at Melbourne Rectangular.

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