US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures as she shows her support for the US women's football team who are playing in the World Cup final against Japan later Sunday, as she leaves a press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrin
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures as she shows her support for the US women's football team who are playing in the World Cup final against Japan later Sunday, as she leaves a press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis at the Foreign Ministry in Athens Sunday July 17, 2011. Hillary Clinton continues her regional diplomatic tour to Turkey, Greece and India. Saul Loeb, AP Photo
By Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has "the highest hopes" for an American victory in Sunday night's Women's World Cup final against Japan, a match at which her daughter Chelsea is part of the official U.S. delegation.

Although she is visiting nearby Greece, Clinton won't be able to attend the match herself in Frankfurt, Germany, but says she'll be watching on television and cheering the team on.

The former first lady and senator is a passionate supporter of women's and girls' sport and education and has in her current position highlighted their importance to development and economic success.

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The top-ranked U.S. women's team will be playing for their third World Cup championship in the game after a riveting road to the final.

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