The United States can secure advancement into the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with a draw or win against Portugal on Tuesday.
The teams meet on the final day of Group E play, after an explosive second set of matches saw the WWC favourites draw 1-1 with 2019 runners-up Netherlands while Portugal defeated Vietnam. That puts the USWNT in first place, Netherlands in second and Portugal in third, but only a single point separates the three teams.
It should be expected that the Dutch will defeat the already eliminated Vietnam, who have yet to score a goal, putting the onus on the USWNT to take care of business against Portugal. While it may seem improbable, a scenario exists where the U.S. loses to the Portuguese, likely eliminating the Americans from the tournament.
For the sake of their goal to win a third consecutive Women's World Cup, the United States will have to make sure that doesn't happen.
Here's how you can watch.
Portugal vs. United States: Date, start time
- Date: Tuesday, August 1
- Kickoff: 3 a.m. EDT / 8 a.m. BST / 7 p.m. NZT
Where is Portugal vs. United States being played?
The match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand.
Portugal vs. United States: How to watch
- United States: FuboTV, FOX, Peacock (Spanish), Telemundo (Spanish)
- UK: ITV
- Canada: TSN, RDS.ca (French)
- Portugal: SPORT.TV1, RTP
Check FIFA.com for broadcast listings in your region.