US’s Grim Draw for Olympic Duel with MatildasUS’s Grim Draw for Olympic Duel with Matildas The United States women’s soccer team has been handed a tricky draw for the Tokyo Olympics, with the world number one facing a potential clash with Australia in the quarterfinals. The USWNT, who have won the past two World Cups, will open their Olympic campaign against Sweden on July 21. They will then face New Zealand on July 24 and finally Australia on July 27. If the USWNT finishes top of their group, they will face the runner-up from Group G, which includes Australia, the Netherlands, and Brazil. If the USWNT finishes second in their group, they will face the winner of Group G. A potential quarterfinal match-up between the USWNT and Australia would be a rematch of the bronze medal match at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, which the USWNT won 3-0. Australia has been in impressive form in recent months, winning the 2020 Tournament of Nations and reaching the semifinals of the 2021 Algarve Cup. The Matildas are also ranked seventh in the world, making them a dangerous opponent for the USWNT. The draw for the Tokyo Olympics was held on April 21, 2021. The tournament will be held from July 21 to August 7, 2021.
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