The United States women’s national team begin their title defense on Friday night when they face Vietnam in their World Cup opener. It’s a battle between a seasoned USA team looking to win their third straight tournament and a side playing their first ever game on this stage. It’s expected to be one sided with the talent-rich Americans looking to get off to a hot start and build momentum ahead of the second match against the Netherlands, a rematch of the 2019 final.
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