Matildas prepare for second must-win match of the tournament in round of 16 against Denmark

Australia was last in the knockout stage of the World Cup in 2019 when the Matildas lost to Norway on penalty kicks.

MUST WIN GAME: Australia faces Denmark in a must win game in the round of 16. Pic:  Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Australia once again finds itself in a must-win Women’s World Cup game when the Matildas face Denmark on Monday in the round of 16.

“This is do or die now,” said Australia goalie Mackenzie Arnold. “Historically, we’ve always really performed well with our backs against the wall.” Denmark finished second in Group D behind winner England, and only allowed one goal over three games of group play. Australia, meanwhile, hasn’t had the smoothest tournament so far; a 4-0 win over Canada was in a game the Matildas had to win to avoid elimination.

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