Megan Rapinoe laughs AGAIN in new video footage with family minutes after USA World Cup exit

New footage has emerged of Megan Rapinoe laughing alongside her family just minutes after sparking outrage over her reaction to missing a penalty in the heartbreaking United States Women’s World Cup exit.

The divisive winger, 38, is now heading into retirement and his latest act missed a kick in the team’s heartbreaking 5-4 shootout loss to Sweden.

In the aftermath, Rapinoe was slammed by fans after appearing to laugh at her missed penalty, which she later explained as she considered it “a sick joke”.

Now a video clip has surfaced of Rapinoe standing at the side of the pitch minutes later with her family, in which she first looks upset – then bursts into laughter again.

In the video, her mum and dad Denise and Jim are among friends and family waiting to hug her at the stadium, and the group all share a long hug – before Rapinoe can be seen laughing with the group.

Megan Rapinoe was filmed laughing again after missing the World Cup penalty

New images show the American legend with his friends and family at the side of the pitch

The USA stalwart took her team’s fourth shootout penalty with the opportunity to give them a 4-2 shootout lead, but fired her shot high over the crossbar.

As she walked back to the halfway line, she was – much to the confusion of fans watching at home – smiling and laughing at herself, which enraged fans on social media.

It came after the USWNT also sparked a backlash as a majority remained silent during the national anthem throughout its four games Down Under.

Rapinoe was then seen crying alongside her devastated teammates as the United States – the competition’s defending champions – crashed out in the Round of 16 in Melbourne.

Explaining her initial reaction afterwards, Rapinoe said, “It’s like a sick, sick joke. I never hit it, when I miss they are saved. That’s why I had that smile on my face.

Rapinoe laughed at herself after missing crucial penalty for USA at World Cup

She was still laughing as she joined her teammates at the halfway line during the shootout

‘I’m like, ‘You must be kidding me. Am I going to miss a penalty?’ I mean, honestly, I can’t remember the last time I missed.

Indeed, it had been five years since Rapinoe had missed a penalty in an NWSL game, but this one turned out to be much more costly as she was denied the fairy tale ending of his international career.

Speaking to FOX after the loss, Rapinoe said: “I think we played really well, I’m so happy for us that we played the way we did.”

Rapinoe’s kick cleared the crossbar as she was one of three USA players to miss in the shootout

Rapinoe looked devastated as Sweden’s win started to sink in for her and her team

“It’s a black comedy, I missed a penalty. It’s the balance of the beautiful side of the game.

“I felt really grateful and happy and I know this is the end and it’s sad. It was the only time I participated in one of them (losing a penalty shootout in the World Cup) – it was an honour.

Two-time World Cup winner Rapinoe has played every game as a substitute. She had entered this one in overtime but struggled to make a big impact during her time on the pitch.

In the heat of the moment as the United States lost to Sweden, many fans were furious at Rapinoe’s seemingly happy reaction to missing her spot kick.