Switzerland take on Norway in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday July 25, 2023 (25/07/23) at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand.

The game starts at 4 a.m. ET on FS1 and Telemundo

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

WHO: Switzerland versus Norway

When: Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Time: 4 a.m. ET

Or: Waikato Stadium

TV: FS1 and Telemundo

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A recent story from AP on the FIFA Women’s World Cup:

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Megan Rapinoe’s final run on the world stage begins Saturday when the United States opens its quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive Women’s World Cup title.

The 38-year-old American said this month she would retire after the tournament – an announcement timed to help the team avoid distracting questions about Rapinoe’s future.

“I’m just grateful to be able to do it this way,” Rapinoe said. “I understand that it’s incredibly rare for athletes of any stature to be able to go out on their own terms, on their own terms, when they want, in a way that feels truly peaceful and settled to them.”

His last World Cup starts on Saturday when the United States take on Vietnam in Auckland. Although Rapinoe wanted to help her teammates focus on the tournament and not on her future, her impending departure has always weighed heavily on the team.

Kelley O’Hara nearly burst into tears this week when asked what Rapinoe means to the team and football.

“I know the world sees the Megan Rapinoe the world sees, but we can see her up close and personal, and the ‘Pino’ the world sees is an incredible, human person and that’s her. She brings a sense of humor and levity, but also intensity and empathy,” O’Hara said.

“It’s sad to think it’s her last, but she’s done amazing things for this team and for the world,” O’Hara continued. “Hopefully we all send it on a high.”

And midfielder Andi Sullivan said she hasn’t yet accepted there will be an American team that doesn’t include Rapinoe whenever the Americans complete the tournament.

“I don’t really think of the team without her, and even when she announced it, she did so with such grace and humor and joy and light,” Sullivan said. “We try to absorb as much ‘Pino’ as possible.”

Rapinoe shouldn’t play a major role for the Americans, and Vietnam shouldn’t be a tough challenge on her World Cup debut. Vietnam is one of eight nations to make its first appearance at the tournament and has never faced the United States.

The United States, meanwhile, has never lost to an Asian nation in the World Cup.

Vietnam prepared for the tournament with a respectable 2-1 loss to Germany, but then lost to New Zealand 2-0 and were beaten by Spain 9-0.

ENGLAND-HAITI

One of the tournament favorites faces a newcomer to the Women’s World Cup when England take on Haiti in a Group D game in Brisbane, Australia.

England are the reigning European champions and are trying to join Germany as the only teams to win the World Cup while holding that continental title. Germany did so in 2003 and 2007. The Lionesses have qualified for five consecutive World Cups and, along with the United States and Germany, are one of only three teams to reach the quarter-finals of each of the last four tournaments.

England and the United States are the only two teams to have reached the semi-finals of the last two World Cups.

The match in Brisbane marks the first meeting between the two teams, and the Lionesses have never lost a group stage match against a CONCACAF side.

Haiti is another of eight teams making its World Cup debut and qualified by beating Senegal and Chile in the inter-confederate qualifiers. Haiti is led by Daelle Dumornay, also known as “Corventina”. She scored both goals in Haiti’s win over Chile.

Haiti is trying to become the first CONCACAF team to win a game in its first World Cup since the United States won all six games in the inaugural tournament in 1991. Four CONCACAF teams have drawn three draws and nine losses in their first World Cups. And even though England are favourites, the Lionesses have won just one of their last eight games against CONCACAF sides.

But Haiti arrived in Australia in a slump, losing four games over the past month.

ZAMBIA-JAPAN

Zambia make their Women’s World Cup debut against Japan as a dubious entrant in the elite tournament.

The Copper Queens qualified due to Africa’s qualifying format. Because they are ranked 77th in the world, critics have questioned whether the team would be there had they competed for another continental confederation.

But then Zambia stunned on a three-match tour across Europe, leading in every game while drawing against Switzerland before claiming an upset win over Germany.

His next challenge is a Group C match against Japan which will be played in Hamilton, New Zealand. The group also includes Spain and Costa Rica.

Zambia have a long-term plan and only one player in their squad is over 28. Barbra Banda, the team’s captain and best player, is only 23 years old. She scored 22 goals in 10 appearances for Zambia.

Zambia are not known for their defense and have often looked tired after their last matches, giving up eight goals on the European tour. The team is also shrouded in controversy amid reports that coach Bruce Mwape has been accused of sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing, but FIFA is investigating.

Japan cling to their powerhouse status after winning the title in 2011 and reaching the final in 2015. Their squad is largely made up of players who won the Women’s Under-20 World Cup five years ago. More than half of the list is 24 or younger.

The veteran is 26-year-old Yui Hasegawa, a central midfielder who started each of Manchester City’s 20 Women’s Super League appearances last season.

DENMARK-CHINA

China are making their third consecutive appearance at the Women’s World Cup and kick off with a Group D match in Perth, Australia against Denmark, who are back in the tournament for the first time since 2007.

Denmark ended their 16-year absence by winning their eight qualifying games behind an impressive 40 goals scored. Denmark will need to maintain this level of play to have any chance of breaking out of their group – which also includes England and Haiti – for the first time since 1995.

China are in their eighth appearance at the World Cup after winning the Asian Cup for the ninth time. China, who have reached the round of 16 in their last seven World Cup appearances and lost in the 1999 final, have not won their opening game since 2007.

The Danes will try to take the tournament further as a farewell to coach Lars Søndergaard, who will end his nearly six-year career with the national team after the World Cup. He will rely on captain Pernille Harder, who is making her tournament debut. Harder recently ended his time playing for Chelsea and signed with Bayern Munich.

China are led by striker Wang Shanshan, who was named National Player of the Year in April and has scored five Asian Cup goals. She also scored at a previous World Cup, with two goals in 2015.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

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Cayden Steele can be contacted at CSteele@njadvancemedia.com