The Matildas still have one more match to play in their World Cup journey: the third-place playoff against Sweden on Saturday night. It’s a funny old game, the battle for bronze – and yes, the winning players do get bronze medals. Every tournament, fans wonder why the semi-final losers are forced to play again, just a couple of days after their dreams of ultimate World Cup glory were dashed. It seems almost cruel. Teams have worked tirelessly for four years in pursuit of a singular goal, played six gruelling matches, suffered a heartbreaking defeat – and then have to back...