The USA women's soccer team takes on Japan on Sunday in the Women's World Cup final. The game will begin at 2:45 p.m ET on ESPN.
In the quarterfinals against Brazil, the U.S. came back in the 122nd minute after Abby Wambach scored on an incredible header to tie the match at two. They went on to win in a penalty shootout and then dominated France 3-1 in the semifinals.
Despite getting shut out by England in the group stage, Japan managed to crush Germany and then take down Sweden in the semifinals.
Will USA win a record third World Cup? Or will Japan shock the world and pull off the miraculous upset? Follow our Women's World Cup final live blog for updates!
07/17/2011 5:21 PM EDT
JAPAN WINS
JAPAN WINS THE 2011 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP!!!
07/17/2011 5:20 PM EDT
Wambach Finally Scores
Wambach scores to cut the lead to 2-1. If Japan scores, they win the World Cup!
07/17/2011 5:20 PM EDT
GOAL
Sakaguchi puts Japan up 2-0 in penalty kicks.
07/17/2011 5:19 PM EDT
ANOTHER SAVE
Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori makes ANOTHER SAVE.
07/17/2011 5:19 PM EDT
Japan 2nd Shot
Hope Solo makes a CRUCIAL SAVE! Still 1-0 Japan.
07/17/2011 5:18 PM EDT
Lloyd MISSES
Carli Lloyd misses her shot!!!
07/17/2011 5:17 PM EDT
Miyama Scores
Miyama easily scores on Hope Solo. 1-0 Japan
07/17/2011 5:17 PM EDT
First USA Kick
Japan goalkeeper saves Shannon Boxx's shot.
07/17/2011 5:12 PM EDT
PENALTY KICKS
Penalty kicks coming up!
07/17/2011 5:11 PM EDT
Japan Blocks It
Japan blocks the free kick. Goal kick for Japan