USWNT vs. Vietnam: Road to History Begins

The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) will open the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup against Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand. This will be the first meeting between the two teams, and it marks the fifth consecutive World Cup in which the USWNT has faced an opponent from the Asian Football Confederation in its opening game. The USWNT roster includes a mix of veterans and young stars, with nine players from the 2019 World Cup championship squad and 14 players making their first World Cup appearance. The USA has a strong record in opening matches and is unbeaten in its previous eight.