The defending champions, the United States, take on the Netherlands in a Group E match that is also a remake of the 2019 World Cup final, but I get the feeling that after four years, the two armies are in very different situations.
The United States, who are aiming for a third consecutive victory in the Women's World Cup, have 14 players in their squad who are playing in their first ever Women's World Cup final week, and a few of them proved their worth when they beat Vietnam, who are making their debut in the final week, in the first round of the Group Stage match. I believe Sophia Schmidt, who scored two goals in her last match, will be one of the standout players in this year's Women's World Cup, and the Netherlands will have a hard time keeping her quiet throughout the match. In addition, Lowen is also playing well on the right wing, these two youngsters, together with Alex Morgan's experience, will continue to be the core of the team's offense.
On the other hand, Junca, who took over as the Dutch coach last year, has vowed to help the team make a comeback. In the last round of group stage matches, they showed indomitable spirit against Portugal and finally won 1-0. The 30-year-old defender, who scored the winning goal against Portugal, will be the center of gravity in the Dutch defense, with a solid performance and the ability to threaten in dead-ball situations.
