Holders the United States beat hosts France to set up a semi-final with England at the FIFA Women's World Cup ©Getty Images

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It was heartbreak for France who had high hopes of winning the tournament on home soil ©Getty Images
It was heartbreak for France who had high hopes of winning the tournament on home soil ©Getty Images
Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half for the US with the first being a low free-kick that went in through a crowd of players ©Getty Images
Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half for the US with the first being a low free-kick that went in through a crowd of players ©Getty Images
The second was a side-foot finish ©Getty Images
The second was a side-foot finish ©Getty Images
The 33-year-old could not hide her delight ©Getty Images
The 33-year-old could not hide her delight ©Getty Images
Wendie Renard's late header gave France hope ©Getty Images
Wendie Renard's late header gave France hope ©Getty Images
The hosts then had a penalty shout after Amel Majri's cross struck Kelley O'Hara's arm ©Getty Images
The hosts then had a penalty shout after Amel Majri's cross struck Kelley O'Hara's arm ©Getty Images
But it was waved away by Ukrainian referee Kateryna Monzul ©Getty Images
But it was waved away by Ukrainian referee Kateryna Monzul ©Getty Images
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among the US team ©Getty Images
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among the US team ©Getty Images
It was a night to forget, however, for France ©Getty Images
It was a night to forget, however, for France ©Getty Images