USA beat France in Women's World Cup quarters

FRANCK FIFE / AFP

The USA have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup. 

The defending champions defeated hosts France 2-1 in Paris. 

Vice captain Megan Rapinoe scored a goal in each half to seal the victory for the Americans. 

They’ll now play England in Tuesday’s final four encounter. 

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