Sam Kerr scored twice to have the Matildas 2-1 up just after half-time but the Chelsea star missed a penalty kick as Sweden came roaring home to make it two wins from two in the competition.

With three points in the bank from their earlier win over New Zealand, Australia remain well-placed to advance to the quarter-finals, but their campaign may come under threat should they suffer another defeat against the United States - who defeated New Zealand 6-1 on Saturday - in their final group match on Tuesday.

Leading 2-1 early in the second half thanks to a Sam Kerr brace, the Matildas couldn't hold off a clinical Swedish side, with Fridolina Rolfo scoring twice alongside goals from Lina Hurtig and substitute Stina Blackstenius.

The match could potentially have ended differently if Kerr had converted a penalty kick with the score at 3-2 in the 70th minute, but Hedvig Lindahl’s save denied the Australian captain a hat-trick, and ultimately sent them to third place in the group with one game remaining.

The Nadeshiko, despite a steely defensive display, were undone by Ellen White’s 74th minute header as Britain booked their quarter-final spot while Japan's hopes were left in the balance.

Wang Shuang scored all four goals for the Steel Roses with the result leaving China PR third in the standings with one point, ahead of Zambia on goal difference going into the final match against the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Tilio emerged from the bench to score a sensational long-range goal against Argentina in Australia’s 2-0 victory on Thursday, putting the icing on the cake after Lachlan Wales’ early strike had put the wheels in motion for the upset of the tournament.

It was a win which was roundly celebrated in football circles and beyond in Australian society, but the Olyroos’ must now turn their attention to a Spanish side eager to improve on a goalless draw against Egypt in their tournament bow.

Veteran Salem Al Dawsari was the side’s top performer as Saudi Arabia fought hard but came up just short with the Al Hilal winger cancelling out Abdulelah Al Amri’s own goal and hitting the woodwork late on after AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie had put the Ivorians ahead midway through the second half.

Sylvain Rypoll’s side handed France a 4-1 thrashing in their opener to take the early lead in the Group A standings, with Japan in second on goal difference.