LYON, France — This match has everything: high stakes, confident teams, drama and banter.
England is the underdog — as all teams are going up against the reigning world champion — but has belief and swagger behind coach Phil Neville, who said anything less than a gold medal is a failure.
The United States is the seemingly unbeatable powerhouse with a history of success never before seen in the women’s game. A World Cup title is an expectation, and the Americans project that confidence daily.
The two will meet on the pitch for a World Cup semifinal at 3 p.