THE Cherries stars at the World Cup continue their tournament this weekend, as they look to continue their good starts and make steps towards the knockout stages.
Three Bournemouth players could be in action on Friday in two games, as hosts USA play Australia and Scotland face Morocco.
Both teams made winning starts to their competition and they’ll be hoping that continues.
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Tyler Adams played the full 90 minutes in the USMNT’s 4-1 win over Paraguay to make a statement start to their home World Cup, and he’ll be likely to start again against Australia.
The two sides who won their opening fixtures in Group D meet at Seattle Stadium, after the Socceroos were impressive in their 2-0 win over Turkey.
Ben Gannon-Doak started for Scotland as they beat Haiti 1-0 and the winger impressed before he was replaced by Cherries teammate Ryan Christie.
The Scots are underdogs as they play Morocco at the Boston Stadium, but they were the only side in the group to win their opening game, as the African nation drew 1-1 with Brazil.
Bournemouth’s Rayan will be hoping to make his first World Cup appearance for the Seleção when they play Haiti in the early hours of Saturday morning, UK time.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be looking for more of a statement performance after their draw with Morocco against the 83rd-ranked team in the world.
Another Cherry who will be hoping to play after spending their first game on the bench is Justin Kluivert, as the Netherlands face Sweden on Saturday evening.
The Dutch drew 2-2 with Japan in their opening match, while the Scandinavian side smashed Tunisia 5-1, leaving Graham Potter’s side top of the group.
The final Bournemouth player involved is goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, who was an unused substitute as New Zealand earned a point against Iran in their opening game.
The first two games of Group G were both draws, as Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1.
It is the Egyptians who the All Whites face in the early hours of Monday morning in Vancouver, Canada.
Fixtures (UK times):
USA vs Australia, Friday, June 19, kick off 8pm.
Scotland vs Morocco, Friday, June 19, kick off 11pm.
Brazil vs Haiti, Saturday, June 20, kick off 1.30am.
Netherlands vs Sweden, Saturday, June 20, kick off 6pm.
New Zealand vs Egypt, Monday, June 22, kick off 2am.
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