OHIO — The U.S. Women's Nation Team prepares to take the international stage as the 2023 Women's World Cup begins on July 20.

The ninth FIFA Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and runs through Aug. 20 with 32 nations competing.

Matches begin Thursday, 3 a.m. ET, with New Zealand vs. Norway, but the heavily-favored-to-win USWNT takes the World Cup stage at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 21, in their first match against Vietnam.

All the matches are being broadcasted through Fox, FS1 and Telemundo. 

The USWNT's second match is against the Netherlands on July 26, also at 9 p.m. ET, while their third match against Portugal airs 3 a.m. ET, because of the international time difference.

The team is seeking its third consecutive title, an unprecedented goal for both mens and womens soccer teams internationally.

Looking to join other soccer fans at watch parties? A map to find the closest watch party to you is available, but check out these locations to start:

Iggy's Bar (All U.S. matches)

13403 Madison Avenue, Cleveland

Land Grant Brewing Company (All U.S. matches)

424 West Town Street, Columbus

The Pitch Cincy (All U.S. matches)

1430 Central Parkway, Cincinnati

The Dayton Beer Company (All U.S. matches)

41 Madison Street, Dayton

Ray's Pub (All U.S. matches)

801, West Market Street, Akron

The Blarney Irish Pub (All U.S. matches)

601 Monroe Street, Toledo

Legends Food and Drink (All U.S. matches)

7334 Market Street, Youngstown

The 2023 Women's World Cup Final will be held Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 a.m. ET.