women's World Cup

The USWNT takes on France in a World Cup quarterfinal matchup that had been anticipated for months. The winner advances to a semifinal match against England.

The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a game against Spain. It's only the second time the two teams have ever met.

Sweden dealt the U.S. a painful loss at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The U.S. squad has spent the past three years working on new strategies to win this time.

They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes. The win assures the U.S. will advance.

They play their second match of the Cup Sunday. "You put yourself in the best position to advance in this tournament," Coach Jill Ellis said when asked if she'd tell her team to play less than 100%.

A U.S. squad that just might be the best ever is already making history. Italy is doing better than expected, while Brazil and Australia have had rockier paths.

The U.S. enters its first game armed with enormous talent, deep experience and high expectations. The team is prepared for a long tournament run while staying focused on the opponent in front of them.

The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world — but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here's your essential guide to the tournament.

The roster includes many of the stars who are familiar from previous high-profile international competition, along with a number of younger players. The tournament kicks off June 7 in Paris.