{"id":324126,"date":"2023-08-17T03:59:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T03:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=324126"},"modified":"2023-08-17T04:59:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T04:59:09","slug":"whats-left-for-matildas-as-world-cup-reaches-climax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=324126","title":{"rendered":"What's left for Matildas as World Cup reaches climax"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\ufeffustralia<\/a> has already recorded its best ever result at a football World Cup<\/a>, but exactly where the Matildas finish in the standings is yet to be decided.<\/p>\n

On Saturday in Brisbane the Matildas will take on Sweden \ufeffwith the aim of finishing third, while the loser will officially be fourth for the tournament.<\/p>\n

They narrowly missed a spot in Sunday's ultimate decider<\/a>, where Spain and England will do battle for the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Sam Kerr's five gut-wrenching words after crushing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Every Matildas player's performance rated in World Cup semi-final<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> England coach's bold claim after thrashing Matildas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Here's what you need to know about the two remaining games.<\/p>\n

\"Matildas<\/p>\n

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE REMAINING WORLD CUP GAMES?<\/h3>\n

\ufeffThe playoff for third between Australia and Sweden will kick off at 6pm (AEST) on Saturday at Brisbane Stadium.<\/p>\n

The tournament final will kick off at 8pm on Sunday at Stadium Australia in Sydney's west.<\/p>\n

WHO IS FAVOURITE TO WIN THE THIRD-PLACE PLAYOFF?<\/h3>\n

Bookmaker Sportsbet as of Thursday afternoon had the Matildas installed as the $2.62 favourite to win Saturday's game.<\/p>\n

Sweden is rated a $2.70 chance, while a draw is paying $3.20.<\/p>\n

\ufeffAustralia lost 3-1 to England in its semi-final, while Sweden lost 2-1 to Spain<\/a> to relegate both nations to Saturday's playoff game.<\/p>\n

WHO IS FAVOURITE TO WIN THE WORLD CUP FINAL?<\/h3>\n

Sportsbet has listed Spain as the $2.70 favourite to win the title on Sunday, while England is rated $2.87 outsiders.<\/p>\n

A draw is paying $2.90.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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