![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/usa-players-snub-national-anthem-against-portugal-after-womens-world-cup-controversy/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Portugal-v-USA-Group-E-FIFA-Womens-World-Cup-Australia-New-Zealand-2023.jpg&description=The US Women's national team have been dubbed "disrespectful" for failing to sing the national anthem at the Women's World Cup The US Women's national team have sparked further controversy at the World Cup after once again remaining silent during the playing of their national anthem. The reigning champions have been slammed in recent weeks for their failure to sing the Star-Spangled Banner, with fans taking to social media to brand them "embarrassing' and 'disrespectful'. But Vlatko Andonovski's side again opted to keep quiet ahead of their decisive Group E clash with Portugal on Tuesday. Just three players, including striker Alex Morgan, mumbled along to the anthem, while others stood motionless and failed to put their hands on their heart as the anthem rang out. This is a breaking news story and will be more to follow when updates when it develops. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror. Follow Reach Women's Football on Twitter : The official Women's Football Twitter account for all the latest football news in the women's game as it happens. You can find our Instagram here for the latest content from matches and the women's football world. The latest news and updates in Women's Sport){kind=link}
The US Women’s national team have been dubbed “disrespectful” for failing to sing the national anthem at the Women’s World Cup
The US Women’s national team have sparked further controversy at the World Cup after once again remaining silent during the playing of their national anthem.
The reigning champions have been slammed in recent weeks for their failure to sing the Star-Spangled Banner, with fans taking to social media to brand them “embarrassing” and “disrespectful”.
But Vlatko Andonovski’s side again opted to keep quiet ahead of their decisive Group E clash with Portugal on Tuesday.
Just three players, including striker Alex Morgan, mumbled along to the anthem, while others stood motionless and failed to put their hands on their heart as the anthem rang out at Eden Park.