Where to watch Netherlands vs Portugal in Women's World Cup 2023: Live stream, TV channel, lineups and odds
The 2019 World Cup finalists the Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against fellow European side and newcomers to the Women's World Cup, Portugal.
It is vitally important the Dutch begin their campaign with a win, as they are in the same group as tournament favourites and the team that defeated them in the 2019 final the USA, meaning they will be underdogs to top the group.
They are also without star striker Vivianne Miedema due to injury, significantly impacting the firepower up front for the Netherlands.
Their clash against Portugal won't be easy, whilst they aren't the strongest side in Europe, they have had strong results this year, defeating New Zealand 5-0 and fighting for a 0-0 draw with European champions England.
The Netherlands vs Portugal match at the Women's World Cup will be played on July 23 at 7:30 p.m. local time at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Date: Sunday, July 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. NZT (3:30 a.m. ET)
Here is the kick off times in regions around the world:
The match, like all matches at the Women's World Cup, will be available to watch on TV, or to be watched online or through live stream in multiple regions in the world:
There will be lots of pressure on Lineth Beerensteyn and Lieke Martens to fill the Miedema shaped attacking hole in the Dutch side, whilst Daphne van Domselaar will hope to have a similar impact on this World Cup side as she did in 2019 as an unheralded goalkeeper.
Portugal will be led by inspirational captain Dolores Silva at the base of midfield, with Carolina Mendes and Jessica Silva providing the thrust in attack.
Sweden are expected to have few issues winning their opening match of the Women's World Cup.
Their superior quality and lack of drama compared to their opponents in their
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