The Matildas suffered a 3-1 semifinal defeat to England on Wednesday night, ending their World Cup dream.
Australia's tournament isn't exactly over, though.
The Sporting News explains.
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Are the Matildas out of the World Cup?
Yes, but no.
The Matildas' semifinal loss to England means that their dream of winning the World Cup on home soil is officially over.
Their journey at the tournament isn't finished, though.
Australia will now play a third-place playoff match against Sweden.
The relevancy of the fixture has been debated for decades, but it represents a chance for the Matildas to finish their home tournament with a victory.
When is the Matildas' next match?
The Matildas' next match will be a third-place playoff match on Saturday, August 19, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 pm AEST.
Brisbane Stadium is the venue for the clash, with another bumper crowd expected.
Australia's opponent will be Sweden, who were defeated by Spain in their semifinal.
Matildas full 2023 schedule
After the World Cup, the action does not stop for the Matildas, as they have crucial Olympic qualifiers at the end of the year.
They will be at home once again as they play three games in a week against Iran, the Philippines and Chinese Taipei as they look to progress to the third round of qualifying.
All of the games will take place in Perth, the home city of star player Sam Kerr.
Matildas 2023 fixtures and schedule
| Competition | Opponent | Date | Time (AEST) | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's World Cup Third Place Playoff | Sweden | August 19 | 6:00 pm | Brisbane Stadium |
| 2024 Olympics Qualifiers Second Round | Iran | October 26 | TBC | Perth Rectangular Stadium |
| 2024 Olympics Qualifiers Second Round | Philippines | October 29 | TBC | Perth Rectangular Stadium |
| 2024 Olympics Qualifiers Second Round | Chinese Taipei | October 31 | TBC | Perth Rectangular Stadium |
