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.
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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.
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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
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.
