Matildas end World Cup journey with fourth place finish, losing bronze playoff to Sweden

The history-making run by the Matildas at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup has come to an end, with the team failing to win a medal. Despite their courageous performance, they were defeated 2-nil by a superior Swedish side in Brisbane, finishing the tournament in fourth place.

The history-making run by the Matildas at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup has come to an end. Credit: Sports Press Photo/Sipa USA/AAP Image