The USA came have out on top in a challenging last 16 tie against Spain in the Women's World Cup.
Megan Rapinoe scored two penalties to give the US a 2-1 victory.
The result sets up what promises to be a mouthwatering quarter-final clash against France.
Meanwhile Canada were knocked out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Sweden.
Stina Blackstenius scored for Sweden in the 55th minute to give her country the win.
Sweden will now play Germany in Saturday's quarter-final.
Sports excellence honoured at Dubai summit
The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces 'Dubai-FIFA Global Award'
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the World Sports Summit on Monday.
Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria's Ogun State that killed two people, local police said on Monday.
Dubai to host FIFA Best Awards next year
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that Dubai would host the global governing body's Best Awards ceremony next year.
World Sports Summit opens in Dubai
The World Sports Summit has opened in Dubai, bringing together more than 1,500 sports leaders, policymakers and athletes from around the world.
