Points proven, World Cup heads into grand finale

Jun 28, 2019; Paris, FRANCE; United States forward Megan Rapinoe (15) celebrates with forward Tobin Heath (17) after scoring a goal against France in the second half of a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Parc des Princes. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY Sports

LYON, France (Reuters) - Television audience records have been smashed, global media coverage has been unprecedented and the quality of football has won over many sceptics -- now the women’s World Cup heads into its final week, the business end of the tournament.

The United States, the defending champions and three-times World Cup winners, remain favourites to lift the trophy in Lyon on Sunday but first they must deal with a confident England side in Tuesday’s semi-final.