Matildas vs Sweden: when do they play? where can i see it Your ultimate guide to the third-place playoffs at the Women’s World Cup

The Matildas are possibly 90 minutes away from finishing third at a World Cup.

It’s an achievement that deserves to be celebrated, but standing in their way is Sweden, who will be just as desperate to add the honor to their international football résumé.

In their last meeting, Australia won 4-0 thanks to a brace from Caitlin Foord in November last year.

Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler also met in Melbourne.

When and where will the game be played?

Brisbane Stadium – normally known as Suncorp Stadium until FIFA changed its name for the duration of the tournament. Kick-off is Saturday, August 19 at 6pm AEST.

Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord (right) will be key figures for the Matildas against Sweden in Saturday’s World Cup third place playoff in Brisbane

Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic has been a standout figure for Sweden throughout the World Cup

HOW CAN I VIEW IT?

Coverage will be available on Channel 7 and Optus Sport, as well as live websites across the country including at the Sydney Cricket Ground (doors open at 5:30pm) and AAMI Park in Melbourne. The promotion can also be seen on the broadcaster’s streaming service, 7Plus.

Federation Square will not be open due to the bad behavior of some fans during the semi-final defeat by England earlier this week.

Adelaide’s Festival Plaza is an official FIFA Live site, as is Canberra’s Garema Place, Brisbane’s South Bank Parklands and Perth’s Forrest Place.

How hard will it be to beat Sweden?

According to the latest FIFA world rankings, the Swedes are in third place while the Matildas are in tenth place.

Sweden lost 2-1 to Spain in the semifinals thanks to a great goal from Europe towards the end of the game, but before that they beat Japan 2-1 in the quarterfinals and gained a massive lead when they beat Japan USWNT on penalties in the round of 16 .

In the group stage, the Scandinavians clearly beat Argentina and Italy after starting their trophy with a 2-1 win over South Africa.

It’s safe to say that despite their heartbreaking loss to the Spaniards, they go into the playoffs as one of the best teams in the tournament.

WHO ARE THE KEY PLAYERS OF BOTH TEAMS?

When it comes to Australia there is no prize to guess who the captain and superstar striker Sam Kerr is. Her combination with Caitlin Foord in the last third will be crucial.

Coach Tony Gustavsson could also draw on his fringe players, including Emily van Egmond, Tameka Yallop, Cortnee Vine and Charli Grant, all potential starters.

When it comes to Sweden, goalkeeper Zecira Musovic has been a standout tournament player. Defensive midfield duo Filippa Angeldal and Elin Rubensson will look to set the pace from the opening whistle.

WILL THE MATILDAS BE THE FAVORITES?

Accordingly BetRight, NO. Peter Gerhardsson’s team pays $2.40 to win, Australia are the underdogs at $2.90 and a draw nets players $3.40.

What prize money is there to win?

Should the Matildas finish third at the Worlds, each player will receive $180,000 each.

DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA’S FEARLESS PREDICTION:

Matilda’s 2-1 win with goals from Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso.