United States vs Portugal - Women's World Cup preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
The US women's national team will face Portugal in the last group stage match of the tournament at Eden Park.
Though the American team currently leads Group E with four points, they need a victory or a draw against the European opponent to secure a spot in the knockout stage. Vlatko Andonovski's side can secure a first place finish with a win and positive goal difference, while a draw and Dutch victory over Vietnam puts them in second.
The stage is set. Here's everything you need to know...
Where to watch United States vs Portugal on TV/live stream?
- When is kick-off? 03:00 EST / 08:00 (BST) / 17:00 (local)
- Where is the match being played? Eden Park
Country/Region | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Fox, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Telemundo, Peacock Premium |
United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
Australia | Optus Sport / Seven Network |
Canada | TSN |
United States vs Portugal H2H record
The USWNT hold the edge here with a 4W-0L-0D record against Portugal. But as head coach Vlatko Andonovski said in the MD-1 press conference, rankings and past results mean nothing on the world's biggest stage. Anything can happen.
United States team news
Still not a fully fit roster for the American team. Following the match against the Netherlands, Andonovski revealed Rose Lavelle failed to earn the start as she can only play about 45 minutes given her injury. But in his MD-1 press conference, he admitted her tolerance is quickly increasing so we may see more of the midfielder but still not a complete 90.
Otherwise, the USWNT need to get it together as things have yet to "click" as Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan and Andonovski put it. The game against the Netherlands exposed the team's weaknesses in the midfield and defense, forcing certain changes.
"We're unsatisfied with the way that we've played, but we know the areas that we can be better, and I think there's some really simple fixes that we can do to put ourselves in a better position to have more joy on the ball, especially in the final third," Rapinoe said.
"If we keep the field spread and keep our width and keep threatening in behind things will open up quite a bit more."
United States predicted lineup vs Portugal
United States predicted lineup vs Netherlands (4-3-3): Naeher, Fox, Ertz, Girma, Dunn; DeMelo, Sullivan, Horan (c); Smith, Morgan, Rodman.
United States vs Portugal score prediction
Portugal did not make it easy for the Netherlands to score against them in their opening match of the tournament, and the USWNT can expect a similar situation. It will be difficult for Smith and Rodman to break through the wings, but once they do the goals will come rolling. Confidence is key with this team, and once they score they'll probably go on to bag a few.
But that's not to say there won't be defensive worries for the American team.
Prediction: United States 3-1 Portugal