Where to watch USA vs Vietnam live stream, TV channel, lineups, betting odds for Women's World Cup match
The United States, ranked No. 1 in the world and favorites to hoist the FIFA trophy, begin their 2023 Women's World Cup journey with a Group E match against Vietnam.
With matches against European opponents Portugal and Netherlands on the horizon, the USWNT get their tournament started against 32nd ranked Vietnam, who are making their Women's World Cup debut.
Having won the previous two Women's World Cup competitions, the U.S. are seeking to become the first team ever to triumph in three straight World Cup tournaments, on either the men's or women's side. Expectations are mountainous, but there will be stiff competition along the way.
Vietnam, meanwhile, secured their first-ever Women's World Cup appearance thanks to their first-place finish atop the three-team playoff table in Asian qualification. They secured victories over Thailand and Chinese Taipei, qualifying directly for the competition, while the other two both fell short in the intercontinental playoff.
The full 2023 Women's World Cup match schedule with kick times & updated results
This Group E match from the Women's World Cup at Eden Park kicks off on locally in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Sale dates, prices, and how to purchase tickets for 2023 Women's World Cup
The biggest question mark ahead of the tournament is the fitness of No. 10 Rose Lavelle who made the roster despite a knee injury. USA head coach Vlatko Andonovski said after their warm-up friendly against Wales that Lavelle was in the "build-up stage" of her fitness, and it's unlikely she'll be risked from the start here, with Ashley Sanchez in her place. We could see Lavelle off the bench as she builds up
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