United States vs Vietnam - Women's World Cup preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
- First ever meeting between the two countries
- USA looking to win third consecutive World Cup
- USA are favorites going into the game
The USWNT kick off the defense of their Women's World Cup crown against Vietnam on Saturday afternoon.
Vlatko Andonovski's side were champions in 2015 and 2019, and get their tournament underway at Eden Park in New Zealand against a Vietnam side making their first ever appearance at the competition.
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan are the marquee names in the USWNT side, bet there's a wave of younger talent hoping to deliver more success for The Stars and Stripes.
They are overwhelming favorites to get off to a good start in Group E - here's everything you need to know about the game.
Where to watch United States vs Vietnam on TV/live stream?
- When is kick-off? 9:00 PM EST
- Where is the match being played? Eden Park
- Referee? Bouchra Karboub (MAR)
- VAR? Juan Martinez Munuera (ESP)
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 |
Middle East/North Africa | bein SPORTS |
United States vs Vietnam H2H record
The USWNT and Vietnam are yet to play each other at international level - the Asian side will be the 57th different country faced by The Stars and Stripes.
United States team news
Vlatko Andonovski has a fully-fit squad for USWNT's opening game of the tournament - meaning a likely front three comprised of Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan and Trinity Rodman.
Lindsey Horan will lead the side out despite being named co-captain with Morgan, while we should expect Rapinoe to feature at some point as the countdown to her retirement from the game begins.
United States predicted lineup vs Vietnam - Women's World Cup
United States predicted lineup vs Vietnam (4-3-3): Naeher, Huerta, Cook, Girma, Dunn; DeMelo, Sullivan, Horan (c); Smith, Morgan, Rodman
United States vs Vietnam score prediction
The USWNT have a formidable Women's World Cup record against teams from the Asian Football Confederation - winning their last 15 games.
Pre-tournament expectations see the USWNT installed as favourites to win the tournament, so there won't be much of a surprise if they lay down a marker with a dominating performance. Goals could be the order of the day, with a convincing victory on the horizon.
Prediction: United States 5-0 Vietnam