Big crowd expected at Eden Park for United States match against Portugal

World champions United States and the Netherlands are favourites to go through to the Round of 16 when they play their final group games in Auckland and Dunedin on Tuesday evening.

The United States face Portugal at Auckland’s Eden Park and the winner will qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Another bumper crowd is expected at Eden Park after the side drew more than 40,000 there for their opening game at the tournament.

The Netherlands face Vietnam in Dunedin, with the Vietnam team already ruled out of a place in the next round.

Fixtures

Games to be played on Tuesday August 1, 2023

Group E

Vietnam v Netherlands
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, 7pm (NZT)

Portugal v United States
Eden Park, Auckland, 7pm (NZT)

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