The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) will face Vietnam in their opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
The USWNT are the defending champions and is one of the favorites to win the tournament again in 2023. Vietnam are making their first appearance in the World Cup, and are considered to be a long shot to advance out of the group stage.
The American team will be looking to make it three World Cup wins in a row and clinch their fifth World Cup trophy. The USWNT is expected to win the match comfortably, but Vietnam will be looking to make a statement and cause an upset. The match will be a good opportunity for the USWNT to start their title defence on a strong note.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
USWNTvs Vietnam kick-off time
| Date: | July 22, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 9 am EDT |
| Venue: | Eden Park |
The Women's World Cup group game between USWNT and Vietnam will be played at Eden Park on Friday. Kick-off is at 9 am EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch USWNT vs Vietnam online - TV channels & live streams
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The Women's World Cup game between USWNT and Vietnam will be shown live on fuboTV, FOX and Sling TV. Full match highlights will be available on the platform after the game ends and live updates will be here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
USWNT team news
Megan Rapinoe, who has announced her retirement at the conclusion of the season, will offer head coach Vlatko Andonovski a crucial attacking choice from the substitutes' bench.
The defending champions will also enter the competition without Abby Dahlkemper, Sam Mewis, Christen Press, Catarina Macario, and Mallory Swanson, as they have all been sidelined due to injury concerns.
USWNT predicted XI: Naeher; Fox, Cook, Girma, Dunn; Sanchez, Sullivan, Horan; Smith, Thompson, Morgan
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alyssa Naeher, Casey Murphy, Aubrey Kingsbury |
| Defenders: | Sofia Huerta, Naomi Girma, Kelley O'Hara, Alana Cook, Emily Sonnett, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox |
| Midfielders: | Ashley Sanchez, Julie Ertz, Savannah DeMelo, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Andi Sullivan, Kristie Mewis |
| Forwards: | Lynn Williams, Alyssa Thompson, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman |
Vietnam team news
Vietnam will be relying on their top scorer of all time, Huynh Nhu, to pose a goal threat, although opportunities may be scarce against the defending champions.
Tran Thi Kim Thanh is anticipated to begin as the goalkeeper, and she might face a challenging task against the four-time champions.
There are no fitness concerns at the Vietnam camp ahead of their big tournament opener.
Vietnam predicted XI: Kim Thanh; Thu Thao, Thu Thuong, Diem My, Thi Thu, Thi Loan; Bich Thuy, Thanh Nha, Thi Van, Nhu; Hai Yen
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dao Thi Kieu Oanh, Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Khong Thi Hang |
| Defenders: | Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Chuong Thi Kieu, Tran Thi Thu, Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Thuy Nga, Tran Thi Hai Linh, Le Thi Diem My, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Nguyen Thi My Anh |
| Midfielders: | Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Ngan Thi Van Su, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy |
| Forwards: | Huynh Nhu, Pham Hai Yen, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Vu Thi Hoa |
Head-to-Head Record
This is set to be the first face-off between USWNT and Vietnam. USWNT are the firm favourites but Vietnam will hope to pull off a shock result.