The United States Women’s National Team still has work to do following a win over Vietnam and a draw with the Netherlands. A defeat in the third match could result in a very early exit from the 2023 Women’s World Cup, a dethroning that would send shockwaves throughout the sport. Potentially upsetting the established order is Portugal, the second debutante in Group E. For the second time, Eden Park – New Zealand’s 50,000-seat national rugby stadium – is hosting the reigning champions.
This is the 11th all-time meeting between the two nations, with the USWNT holding a perfect 10-0-0 record and spotless +39 goal differential (39-0).