The Women's World Cup continues today as Groups C and D - the latter of which includes the USWNT - get started in Vancouver and Winnipeg, respectively. The day's slate of games opens with an intriguing clash in Group D, where a strong Sweden team will face a Nigeria side that is good enough to spring an upset. That's followed by Cameroon vs. Ecuador, a game in which both teams will be making their WWC debut.
Those games will serve as the prelude for the 2015 debuts for both 2011 finalists. First up, the United States will take on a speedy Australian side that won't be overawed by the big names the USWNT brings on the field. Then, the nightcap: Japan - the defending champions - will be an extremely stern test for Switzerland, another debutant in WWC play.
Sweden vs. Nigeria
Kickoff time: 4:00pm EST
TV/Streaming: Fox, Fox Soccer 2Go, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra
Venue: Winnipeg Stadium (Winnipeg)
Cameroon vs. Ecuador
Kickoff time: 7:00pm EST
TV/Streaming: Fox Sports 2, Fox Sports Go, Fox Soccer 2Go, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra
Venue: BC Place (Vancouver)
USA vs. Australia
Kickoff time: 7:30pm EST
TV/Streaming: Fox Sports 1, NBC Universo, Fox Sports Go, Fox Soccer 2Go, NBC Universo Now, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra
Venue: Winnipeg Stadium (Winnipeg)
Japan vs. Switzerland
Kickoff time: 10:00pm EST
TV/Streaming: Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports Go, Fox Soccer 2Go, NBC Deportes En Vivo Extra
Venue: BC Place (Vancouver)
What are you drinking?: It is hot and muggy, so Flying Dog's Dead Rise Summer Ale is in order.
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