After a heartbreaking defeat to England in the World Cup semi-final, the Matildas can still leave the tournament with a historic medal.
Australia will face Sweden in the Women’s World Cup Third-place match on Saturday August 19 from 6pm AEST from Brisbane/Meeanjin’s Brisbane Stadium.
It is Australia’s first chance at a World Cup medal while Sweden is seeking a fourth bronze at this tournament.
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The Swedes, who lost 2-1 to Spain on Tuesday night at Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau’s Eden Park, are a frequent bridesmaid at World Cup level, coming third in the 1991, 2011 and 2019 events.
They won every game in the group stage, most notably a 5-0 rout of Italy, before knocking out tournament favourites the United States 5-4 on penalties (0-0 after extra time).
They then felled Japan 2-1 in the quarter-finals before their thrilling semi-final loss to the Spanish.
England will face Spain in the World Cup Final from 8pm AEST on Sunday night.
REMAINING WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FIXTURES (all times AEST)
Third-place match
19 August
Sweden v Australia 18:00, Brisbane Stadium (Brisbane/Meeanjin)
Final
20 August
Spain vs England 20:00, Stadium Australia (Sydney/Gadigal)
