Sweden

Lina Hurtig sends Sweden into the quarterfinals with a dramatic penalty against the USA in the 2023 Women’s World Cup Round of 16. In a tense shootout, she steps up for the final kick and strikes the ball with precision. The goalkeeper gets a hand to it, but the ball narrowly crosses the line by millimeters, confirmed by goal-line technology. Her composure under pressure and the razor-thin margin make this one of the most dramatic penalties in World Cup history. Sweden eliminates the reigning champions in a historic upset.