PARIS — The United States continued setting World Cup records when it took down Chile 3-0 Sunday afternoon.

During the first 35 minutes of the match, Carli Lloyd became the oldest player in World Cup history to score twice in a match, bringing the announced crowd of 45,594 to its feet at Parc des Princes.

With the win, the Americans clinched a spot in the knockout round of 16.

The U.S. women’s national team, playing with a heavily-rotated lineup, scored three times in the first half, but did not quickly extend that lead in the second half like it did against Thailand. Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler made save after applause-getting save to keep the margin of victory relatively narrow for teams ranked first and 39th in the world by FIFA.

Lloyd also missed a penalty kick awarded after video review in the 80th minute. The veteran’s attempt rolled wide of the left post.

Lloyd started the scoring when she controlled a deflected ball at the top of the box and rifled it into Chile’s net for a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute. Julie Ertz then made it 2-0 in minute 26 by getting the back of her head on the ball for a sharp, quick shot. And Lloyd’s record-setting brace was completed in the 35th minute, another header to make it 3-0.

Chile did not threaten the U.S. goal often, but did have a goal negated by an offside call in the first half.

U.S. coach Jill Ellis trotted out a lineup significantly different than the Americans’ preferred starting XI. She made seven changes to team that beat Thailand 13-0 last week. Superstar forwards Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath and Megan Rapinoe all remained on the bench for the duration of the match.

Lloyd captained the team, and Julie Ertz moved into a defensive mid position. Tierna Davidson, 20, became the youngest player to start a Women’s World Cup match for the U.S. since Tiffany Roberts in 1995.

The U.S. now has six points and a hefty goals advantage as it enters its final group stage match against Sweden, which also has six points, Thursday in Le Havre.