Matildas World Cup Round of 16 opponents confirmed, with Australia taking on Denmark for a place in the quarter-finals

Australia’s opponents for their Round of 16 draw of the 16th World Cup have been confirmed, with the Matildas taking on Denmark next Monday.

Tony Gustavsson’s side awaited clarity on their next game after topping Group B last night with a resounding 4-0 win over Canada, with Tuesday night’s final round of Group D being decisive for the tournament’s co-hosts.

And after a 2-0 victory over minnows Haiti, the Danes have qualified for the knockout stages and take second place behind England in their group.

It means the Lionesses will face Nigeria’s Group B rivals in Australia in the last 16.

Denmark has advanced through the group stage for the first time since reaching the quarter-finals in 1995.

The Matildas play against Denmark in the Round of 16 on Monday evening

“I am so proud of the girls that we survived the group stage,” said captain Pernille Harder.

“It’s been a long time since the Danish team did that in a World Cup. We are looking forward to the next match.’

Australia finished top of Group B on Monday night with a 4-0 win over Canada and are set to release superstar striker Sam Kerr, who is battling a calf injury, for the first time in the tournament when they face Denmark.

Haiti, ranked 53rd in the world, took on both England and China in brave 1-0 defeats in their Women’s World Cup debut.

They also gave Denmark quite a scare.

“We are the youngest team in the tournament,” said Haiti coach Nicolas Delepine.

“We learned a lot during this tournament.

“The girls have talent. I think they are not satisfied with that.

‘We will try to get better and better in four years’ time and to return better and better.’