The Women’s World Cup is nearing the knockout stages, with the tournament favourites, the US, in blistering form. But back home, the players are taking on their governing body in a gender equality lawsuit that could have huge implications for women’s sport. Plus: Jonathan Freedland on Donald Trump’s economic record

The US set a Women’s World Cup record this month with their 13-0 demolition of Thailand in a performance that has set a marker in this year’s competition from the tournament favourites. But behind the scenes, things are less rosy. A group of 28 players on the US women’s national team have brought a lawsuit accusing US Soccer of gender discrimination.

Joining Anushka Asthana are the journalist and US fan Jill Martin Wrenn, and Gemma Clarke, the author of SoccerWomen.

Also today: as Donald Trump launches his 2020 election campaign hailing the state of the US economy, Jonathan Freedland takes a closer look at the president’s record.