The Sporting News is following the USA vs. Brazil match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
The U.S. women enter Sunday’s final against Brazil as battle tested as they’ve been in years as they hunt for the first-ever W Gold Cup title in San Diego.
An embarrassing defeat to Mexico to close out the group stage brought back terrible memories of the 2023 Women’s World Cup humiliation, but interim head coach Twila Kilgore has led a remarkable turnaround that provides a glimmer of hope for a return to their place atop the global pecking order.
The U.S. clobbered a physical Colombia side before outlasting their biggest continental rival Canada in a 2-2 thriller that went to penalties. There have been heroes up and down the squad in this competition, fostering a togetherness that two weeks ago felt out of reach.
Earning the trophy won’t be an easy task, as the USWNT is now charged with matching up against a talented Brazil squad that has pulverized everyone in its path throughout the tournament, winning its five matches by a combined 15-1 to this point.
USA vs Brazil live score
| Score (86′) | Goal scorers | |
| USA | 1 | Horan (45′) |
| Brazil | 0 | – |
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT
Location: Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego,…
