Sweden knocked two-time defending champions the United States out of the Women's World Cup on Sunday, winning their last-16 tie 5-4 on penalties.
Melina Rebimbas scored a brace while Charlotte Kohler, Onyeka Gamero, Gisele Thompson, Ella Emri, Taylor Suarez and captain Mia Bhuta struck a goal each for USA
The core of the Indian team is made up of the players who won 2022 U-18 Women's SAFF Championship. USA have come into the tournament as winners of the CONCACAF championships.
Nigeria became only the second African nation to qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semifinals. Ghana entered the last four stage in 2012.
Mia Bhuta became the first-ever player of Indian descent to represent the US women’s national team in any football World Cup.
India will begin their campaign against USA on October 11, followed by Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and 17 respectively at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Thomas Dennerby has stated prior to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, India are eyeing a quarterfinal berth. India play Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and 17 respectively.
