USA

In the 77th minute of a tightly contested group stage match between the USA and Sweden at the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Meghan Klingenberg makes a sensational goal-line clearance to keep the score level. After a Swedish corner leads to a powerful header that beats the goalkeeper, the ball heads toward the top corner—but Klingenberg leaps and heads it off the line, deflecting it off the crossbar and away. Her positioning, timing, and bravery under pressure preserve the 0-0 result and highlight one of the most heroic defensive moments of the tournament.