The second clash of Group A at the Women's World cup will be highly intriguing, as the Philippines play in their first ever finals match when they take on Switzerland in Dunedin.
The Philippines, led by former Australia coach Alen Stajcic, have been on a fairy-tale run in recent times, reaching the Asian Cup final last year and now having qualified for the biggest women's football tournament. They will have no fear against any of the teams they come up against.
Switzerland, meanwhile, are backed as one of the two most likely teams to progress from Group A, but they are undergoing a tough run of form, with the team winless since last October.
If the Philippines are to continue their dream run and progress to the knockout rounds, this match is a must-win for Stajcic's side.
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What time is Philippines vs Switzerland?
This Group A clash kicks off at 5:00 p.m. local time, with the match taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
- Date: Friday, July 21
- Time: 5:00 p.m. NZST (1:00 a.m. ET)
The match takes place a day after the first game of Group A between New Zealand and Norway, and is the second World Cup match of July 21.
Here are the kickoff times for timezones around the world:
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Fri, July 21 | 1 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, July 21 | 1 a.m. ET |
| UK | Fri, July 21 | 6 a.m. BST |
| India | Fri, July 21 | 10:30 a.m. IST |
| Australia | Fri, July 21 | 3 p.m. AEST |
| New Zealand | Fri, July 21 | 5 p.m. NZST |
| Singapore | Fri, July 21 | 1 p.m. SGT |
| Malaysia | Fri, July 21 | 1 p.m. MYT |
| Hong Kong | Fri, July 21 | 1 p.m. HKT |
Philippines vs. Switzerland TV channel, live stream
This clash at the Women's World Cup will be broadcast all around the world, with many different broadcasters and streaming services making all the action available live.
Here is where fans can watch the match worldwide:
| Country | Television | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Optus Sport | Optus Sport website/app |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 | Sky Sport NOW |
| USA | FS1, Universo (Spanish) | Fubo, Peacock, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes site/app, Fox Sports site/app |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN+, RDS Direct (French) |
| UK | ITV 1, STV Scotland | ITVX, STV Player |
| Singapore | FIFA WWC CH01 | MeWatch |
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — |
| India | DD Sports | Fancode |
Philippines vs Switzerland lineups
Whilst the Philippines lack World Cup experience, Stajcic has ensured his team are as match-fit as possible by getting them to play more than 30 internationals in the past year.
One-time Australia player Angela Beard could make her Philippines tournament debut on the world's biggest stage, with the team set to be led by captain Tahnai Annis in midfield. Sarina Bolden will lead the line.
Philippines projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Davies-McDaniel (GK) — Barker, Long, Sawicki, Beard — Eggesvik, Annis — Quezada, Guillou, Cowart — Bolden.
Despite their disappointing run of form, Switzerland have a side packed with players plying their trade at top teams in Europe.
Arsenal's Noelle Maritz and captain Lia Walti will lead from the back and in the middle respectively, with Barcelona forward Ana Maria Crnogorcevic the key weapon in attack looking to capitalise on any nerves from the Philippines defence.
Switzerland projected starting lineup (4-1-4-1): Thalmann (GK) — Maritz, Calligaris, Buhler, Aigbogun — Walti — Crnogorcevic, Mauron, Sow, Reuteler — Bachmann.
Philippines vs Switzerland betting odds
Switzerland are overwhelming favourites to defeat the Philippines comfortably, with a clear gulf of experience and quality viewed between the two sides.
Whilst the Philippines may thrive on being the underdog, it could be too much of a bridge for them to cross in their first ever World Cup match.
| Philippines win | Draw | Switzerland win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | PHI +2.5 | SUI -2.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | +1600 | +725 | -700 | +150 / -217 | -204 / +145 | -163 | +115 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 17.00 | 7.40 | 1.13 | 2.43 / 1.43 | 1.52 / 2.43 | 1.62 | 2.22 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 18/1 | 7/1 | 1/9 | 11/8 , 8/15 | 4/9 , 13/8 | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) | 16.00 | 8.00 | 1.16 | 2.65 / 1.45 | — | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) | 20.00 | 8.60 | 1.16 | 2.65 / 1.49 | 1.58 / 2.28 | 1.60 | 2.25 |
