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USWNT star Heath: We've been waiting ‘our whole lives’ for a game like France showdown

The U.S. is preparing for a World Cup quarterfinal that may be one of the most anticipated women's matches of all time

U.S. women’s national team winger Tobin Heath has said her side has been waiting their “whole lives” for an opportunity like the one they will get against France.

The USWNT will take on the host nation in Paris on Friday in the World Cup quarterfinal, which is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated matches in women’s soccer history.

The defending champion USWNT and host nation France are considered to be the two favorites for the World Cup title, but one of them will be eliminated before the semifinal stage.