USA win a record fourth Women’s World Cup title after beating Netherlands

USA football fans show off their Megan Rapinoe tattoos during the watch party of the U.S. Women football team play against the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. [Courtesy]

The United States won a record-extending fourth women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday as second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle confirmed their status as the leading power in the women's game.

The defending champions struggled to gain dominance for an hour before a Rapinoe penalty, her sixth goal of the tournament, broke the deadlock and a fine individual effort from Lavelle in the 69th minute put the outcome beyond doubt.