The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Friday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with the Philippines facing Switzerland in a Group A showdown at Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand.
The Philippines and its American-heavy roster is making its World Cup debut Friday and is one of eight first-time entrants in the World Cup.
On the other side, Switzerland will make its second World Cup appearance all-time and first since 2015, when the Swiss were bounced in the Round of 16.
La Nati will be led by captain Lia Walti and the national team’s all-time leading scorer Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic. Switzerland’s squad also features 16-year-old Iman Beney, who was picked for the World Cup only three days after making her debut with the national team. She’ll turn 17 two days after Friday’s game.
Captain Tahnai Annis is at the helm for the Philippines, which also features powerhouse defender Angela Beard — who switched allegiances from Australia to join the Filipinas — and Quinley Quezada, the team’s all-time leading scorer.
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Setting the stage
The “World Cup Now” crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
California dreamin’
As noted above, the Philippines roster has a heavy American flavor to it, including Sarina Bolden, who hails from the San Francisco area and played collegiately at Loyola Marymount. Get to know Bolden in this video feature:
Starting lineup!
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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