The U.S. finished second in Group E with five points their lowest tally in World Cup history.

The Netherlands won the group and finished their preliminary campaign with seven points and a 7-0 win against Vietnam.

The only other time Team USA failed to win their World Cup group was in 2011.

Megan Rapinoe #15 and Alex Morgan #13.

Megan Rapinoe #15 and Alex Morgan #13.Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images.

They ultimately lost that final on penalties.

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Team USA now faces a tough road ahead in the knockouts.

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