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Women's World Cup: Canada vs. Nigeria preview, how to watch, predictions and more

The highly-anticipated 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has finally kicked off, with host countries Australia and New Zealand each securing wins in their respective tournament openers.

On Thursday night, the Canadian women's national team begins its campaign against Nigeria. Les Rouges take to the pitch at 10:30pm ET at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Here's everything you need to know about the match, including players to watch, predicted lineups and more.

Quick hits

  • This is Canada's eighth consecutive appearance at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.