Americans descend on Lyon hoping to witness 'Tour de Four'


Soccer Football - Women's World Cup Final - United States v Netherlands - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - July 7, 2019 United States fans inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

LYON, France (Reuters) - Americans on scooters, Americans in cafes, Americans in bars, Americans draped in flags and George Washington wigs, Americans in starred bandanas and cowboy hats, all red, white and blue, filled Lyon on Sunday ready to celebrate a fourth World Cup.

First, the 11 American women on the pitch need to beat the Netherlands in the final instalment of a quest some fans are calling the Tour de Four.

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