AdvertisementAdvertisementVietnam drew comparisons to Thailand, the team the Americans routed 13-0 in in their 2019 World Cup opening game. The United States was at first flagged as offside before a video review confirmed the goal. AdvertisementRapinoe, who scored in the World Cup final in France and was named that tournament’s best player, did not start. Portugal is also making its first World Cup appearance. The United States plays the Netherlands in a 2019 final rematch on Thursday in Wellington.

Source: Forbes July 22, 2023 07:24 UTC