The defending women’s World Cup champs United States beat Spain 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Team USA says it was the toughest challenge they’ve face so far.

Veteran player Megan Rapinoe scored both US goals.

The win sets up a quarterfinal match with host country France on Friday.

Les Bleues is ranked fourth in the world.

Soccer lever say they can’t wait for Friday’s USA-France quarterfinal clash.

They say two heavy hitters meeting in the knockout round is must-see TV.