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Netherlands Women and Portugal Women will play their first game in Group E of the 2023 Women's World Cup when they clash at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Sunday.
Failing to make it into the final four in 2015 and following that up with a third-placed finish in 2019, this is the Dutch side's third appearance at the tournament.
On the other hand, it is the first Women's World Cup for Portugal. They would also have to face United States and Vietnam in the group stage.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Netherlands Women vs Portugal Women kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 23, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:30am BST |
| Venue: | Forsyth Barr Stadium |
The FIFA Women's World Cup game between Netherlands and Portugal is scheduled for July 23, 2023, at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.
It will kick off at 8:30am BST in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Netherlands Women vs Portugal Women online - TV channels & live streams
The game will be broadcast live on TV on BBC One, and is available to stream online live through BBC iPlayer and BBC Sports website & app.
GOAL will also have the live updates of the game on its Live Match Center page.
Team news & squads
Netherlands Women team news
ACL injury victim and all-time leading scorer for Netherlands Women, Vivianne Miedema, is not part of the squad. As such, 59-goal Lieke Martens will be expected to lead the line of attack.
Andries Jonker is likely to go with three in the middle as new Manchester City signing Jill Roord should play alongside Danielle van de Donk and Damaris Egurolla there.
Netherlands Women possible XI: Van Domselaar; Casparij, Van der Gragt, Janssen, Brugts; Roord, Van de Donk, Egurolla; Pelova, Martens, Beerensteyn
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Van Domselaar, Kop, Weimar |
| Defenders: | Wilms, Van der Gragt, Nouwen, Van Dongen, Dikstra, Janssen |
| Midfielders: | Roord, Spitse, Van de Donk, Baijings, Groenen, Pelova, Casparij, Kaptein, Egurrola |
| Forwards: | Beerensteyn, Snoeijs, Martens, Jansen, Brugts |
Portugal Women team news
Meanwhile, Portugal boss Francisco Neto will be sweating on the availability of Ana Borges due to fitness concerns, as Jessica Silva and Diana Silva would be paired in attack.
Kika Nazareth is also doubtful on account of a knee problem.
The experience of Dolores Silva, who has 150 international caps, will be vital for Portugal in midfield.
Portugal Women possible XI: Morais; Amado, Gomes, Costa, Alves; T. Pinto, Do. Silva, Norton; Capeta; J. Silva, Di. Silva
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pereira, Morais, R. Costa |
| Defenders: | Amado, Alves, Rebelo, Marchao, C. Costa, Seica, Gomes |
| Midfielders: | Jacinto, Rute, Norton, T. Pinto, F. Pinto, Do. Silva, Nazareth |
| Forwards: | Borges, J. Silva, Di. Silva, Mendes, Capeta, Encarnacao |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2022 | Netherlands Women 3-2 Portugal Women | UEFA Women's Championship |
| September 13, 2014 | Netherlands Women 3-2 Portugal Women | Women's WC Qualification Europe |
| October 26, 2013 | Portugal Women 0-7 Netherlands Women | Women's WC Qualification Europe |
| June 19, 2002 | Netherlands Women 4-1 Portugal Women | Women's WC Qualification Europe |
| December 8, 2001 | Portugal Women 2-1 Netherlands Women | Women's WC Qualification Europe |