FIBA 2023 WORLD CUP
USA vs New Zealand: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | World Cup
Here’s all the information you need to know if you want to watch Team USA’s FIBA 2023 World Cup opener against New Zealand.
The No. 1 favorites to win the World Cup in the Philippines will be looking to get a good start to the tournament when they face New Zealand. The USA have won all their exhibition matches before traveling to the Philippines to feature in the tournament. New Zealand, meanwhile, are massive underdogs, having won two of their last five games.
You can watch a live stream of USA vs New Zealand on fuboTV, which offers users a free trial.
What time does USA vs New Zealand start?
The clash between USA and New Zealand will take place on Saturday 26 August 2023. It’s scheduled to get underway at 8.40 a.m. ET/5.40 a.m. PT.
How can I watch USA vs New Zealand?
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Form guide for USA vs New Zealand:
USA
- August, 2023: USA 108-86 Greece
- August, 2023: Spain 88-98 USA
- August, 2023: USA 92-62 Slovenia
- August, 2023: USA 117-74 Puerto Rico
- February, 2023: Brazil 83-76 USA
New Zealand
- August, 2023: China 69-68 New Zealand
- August, 2023: Canada 107-76 New Zealand
- August, 2023: Japan 75-94 New Zealand
- August, 2023: Japan 79-72 New Zealand
- February, 2023: New Zealand 106-91 Lebanon
USA vs New Zealand: prediction
The USA will want to make a big impact in the tournament with a clear win in their opening game against New Zealand, who are expected to be widely outplayed by Steve Kerr’s men.
Prediction: USA 99-78 New Zealand.