The USWNT’s road to another World Cup title hasn’t been as smooth as many anticipated, but Team USA’s hopes of winning a record third straight title remain strong — the team just has less room for error and, potentially, a harder road to the finals after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. The next stage of the tournament hinges on the team’s final group stage match vs. Portugal.
Alex Morgan and Co. likely need to lay on the goals vs. Portugal to ensure they earn the first overall spot in Group E on point differential. The USWNT currently is tied 4-4 in the group standings, but still have a three-goal advantage over the Dutch team. Depending on whether the USWNT wins — and by how much — the U.S. could finish first or second in the standings.
Should Team USA come out on top of Group E, its next match will kick off at a reasonable 10 p.m. ET for American viewers. Otherwise, fans stateside will have to wake up early for the team’s Round of 16 game.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the USWNT’s next World Cup match and the scenarios that could change its remaining schedule.
When does the USWNT play next?
The USWNT’s next match depends on two factors: Whether it advances at all from Group E, and, if it does, whether it finishes first or second. If the team falls to Portugal in the third group stage match, there is a chance Team USA could fail to advance altogether.
Should the U.S. advance (presumably alongside the Netherlands) its schedule will depend on whether it finishes first or second in the group standings. The U.S. would play a team from Group G in the Round of 16. Sweden leads the group entering the final round of matches and already has secured a spot in the knockout stages, with Italy currently the best bet as the second team to move on.
Below is a rundown of the USWNT’s remaining schedule, depending on where they finish:
First in Group E
- Date: Sat., Aug. 5
- Time: 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT
- Opponent: TBD (Round of 16)
- Location: Sydney Football Stadium
Second in Group E
- Date: Sun., Aug. 6
- Time: 5 a.m. ET, 2 a.m. PT
- Opponent: TBD (Round of 16)
- Location: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
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USA World Cup schedule 2023
After Team USA’s match vs. Portugal, it could advance to the win-or-go-home knockout stage. The team would need to win each of its next four matches to claim its third straight Women’s World Cup, though it will be guaranteed a fourth match if it reaches the semifinal stage.
Below is the remainder of the USWNT’s 2023 Women’s World Cup schedule (one for if it wins the group stage, or finishes second):
First in Group E
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV (English) | TV (Spanish) | Stream |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | USA vs. TBD | 10 p.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Thursday, Aug. 10 | TBD vs. USA | 9 p.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Tuesday, Aug. 15 | USA vs. TBD | 4 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Saturday, Aug. 19* | USA vs. TBD | 4 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Sunday, Aug. 20** | USA vs. TBD | 6 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
* Third-place game features losers of semifinal match
** World Cup final features winners of semifinal match
Second in Group E
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV (English) | TV (Spanish) | Stream |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | USA vs. TBD | 5 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Friday, Aug. 11 | TBD vs. USA | 3:30 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Tuesday, Aug. 15 | USA vs. TBD | 4 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Saturday, Aug. 19* | USA vs. TBD | 4 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
| Sunday, Aug. 20** | USA vs. TBD | 6 a.m. | Fox | Telemundo/Universo | Fubo |
* Third-place game features losers of semifinal match
** World Cup final features winners of semifinal match
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How to watch USWNT World Cup games in United States
TV channels
Fox has the rights to all English-speaking broadcasts of Women’s World Cup games in the U.S. That means any cable, satellite or fiber subscribers can watch any and all English-speaking broadcasts from the competition on either Fox or Fox Sports 1.
NBCUniversal owns the rights to Spanish-speaking broadcasts in the U.S., meaning fans who prefer to watch games in Spanish can do so on Telemundo or NBC Universo.
Streaming
Fans who want to stream World Cup matches in English can do so via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app, provided they sign in with a cable login.
Alternatively, fans who want to stream the action in English can do so with a subscription to Peacock Premium or via Telemundo Deportes en Vivo and Universo Now.
Another option to watch the action — in English or Spanish — is with Fubo, which not only has access to both Fox and NBC but also offers a free trial to potential subscribers.