![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/megan-rapinoe-footage-after-laughing-backlash-donald-trump-criticism-and-her-response/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_RAPINOELAUGH2.jpg&description=The US international stalwart's reaction after she missed her spot kick in the penalty shootout versus Sweden came in for criticism as the country exited the World Cup Footage has emerged of an emotional Megan Rapinoe laughing with her family after the US was eliminated from the World Cup following her penalty shootout miss. The veteran winger's failure to convert her spot-kick proved to be the fatal blow for the Stars and Stripes as they crashed out of the tournament. Sweden would eventually get the better of their frequent foes by edging the encounter 5-4 in a dramatic shootout to advance into the quarter-finals. The Californian is a two-time world champion but her vast experience seemed to evade her in a crucial moment for her country as she sent her attempt into the stands. As she walked away from the penalty spot, she looked as surprised as anyone in the stadium after her shot sailed over the crossbar. As she made her way back to her teammates at the centre circle, the US stalwart broke out into a beaming smile, while visibly laughing as her compatriots came over to console her. After scoring the winning penalty as the nation won the World Cup four years ago, the moment seemed to encapsulate what had been an uncharacteristically poor showing for the country on this stage. Now, footage has emerged of the megastar from after the game as the reality set in that the US had crashed out at an early stage by their own standards. Initially looking visibly upset following the events of the game, she was seen embracing her mother and father, as well as friends and family. After this, the star was then seen smiling and laughing once more, just minutes after it had been confirmed that the team would be heading home. Rapinoe has previously addressed the reasons behind her reaction after the events in Melbourne, saying: "That's like a sick, sick joke. I've never hit it over, when I miss they are saved. "That's why I had that smile on my face. I'm like, 'You've got to be f***){kind=link}
The US international stalwart’s reaction after she missed her spot kick in the penalty shootout versus Sweden came in for criticism as the country exited the World Cup
Footage has emerged of an emotional Megan Rapinoe laughing with her family after the US was eliminated from the World Cup following her penalty shootout miss.
The veteran winger’s failure to convert her spot-kick proved to be the fatal blow for the Stars and Stripes as they crashed out of the tournament. Sweden would eventually get the better of their frequent foes by edging the encounter 5-4 in a dramatic shootout to advance into the quarter-finals.
The Californian is a two-time world champion but her vast experience seemed to evade her in a crucial moment for her country as she sent her attempt into the stands. As she walked away from the penalty spot, she looked as surprised as anyone in the stadium after her shot sailed over the crossbar.
As she made her way back to her teammates at the centre circle, the US stalwart broke out into a beaming smile, while visibly laughing as her compatriots came over to console her. After scoring the winning penalty as the nation won the World Cup four years ago, the moment seemed to encapsulate what had been an uncharacteristically poor showing for the country on this stage.