United States vs. Vietnam live updates: the best plays from the Women’s World Cup 2023

The United States will open its 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign on Friday (on FOX and the FOX Sports App) with a Group E match against Vietnam for the first time at Eden Park in New Zealand.

The United States, four-time winners of the tournament, including winning the last two World Cups, is the number one team in the world, according to FIFA, while Vietnam is ranked 32nd.

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The USWNT, seeking an unprecedented treble this year, is 20-3-1 all-time in the World Cup group stage. The Americans are also undefeated in the opening game of the tournament. Also, the last time the Americans played an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nation in a World Cup, they defeated Thailand 13-0.

Of the 23 players on the US roster, 14 are making their World Cup debut, including the young forwards. sofia smith — the 22-year-old phenom who leads the Women’s National Soccer League with 10 goals in 13 games — trinity rodman and alyssa thompson. The USWNT also returns with veteran stars like alex morgan and megan rapinoewho announced earlier this month that she will retire after the tournament.

On the other hand, Vietnam is led by huynh nhu, who has scored 67 goals in 103 appearances for the national team, also known as the Golden Star Women Warriors. Other key players to watch out for Vietnam are power midfielders. Nguyen Thi Tuyet dung and Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha.

Follow our live coverage below, including live analysis from FOX Sports’ Michael Cohen!

United States vs. Vietnam

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setting the stage

The “World Cup NOW” and “World Cup Live” teams previewed the match before kick-off.