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Fifth-ranked Canada, which came to the tournament with hopes of going far deeper, could not break down the ninth-ranked Swedes as its offence lacked clinical finishing again in Paris.
The tournament lasted just four games for the Canadian women, with two losses to lower-ranked sides.
Germany beat Sweden 2-1 AET in the 2003 final
17:06 24/06
Sweden escape the same hurdle
Sweden, who were eliminated in the Round of 16 in 2015 by Germany, avoid falling at the same stage.
17:01 24/06
Swedes rally to go through
It was all about the second half for the Swedes in Paris. The quick thinking of Asllani and the Blackstenius goal changed the tone of the game. After that we saw a more confident, creative Sweden. But it could have all been for nothing when Canada got a penalty. However, veteran Hedvig Lindahl showed just why she is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Swedish football history and made a brilliant save - and when it mattered the most. A huge confidence boost for the Swedes as they head into the quarter-finals.Ball possession
| 1 | Attempts | 0 |
| 69% | Pass Accuracy | 77% |
| 0 0 | Disciplinary | 0 0 |
15:20 24/06
Aerial duels
This game has been awash with aerial challenges, with both sides looking to get the ball in the opposition box often.
15:18 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Defend and counter
It's a rather expected start to the match. The Swedes believe the key to victory is to defend resolutely and attack on the counter.
15:16 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Even
It's been a fairly balanced game so far. Sweden are showing great passing accuracy and proving to be a threat.
15:11 24/06
Alexandra Jonson The Swedish roar
'Sverige, Sverige, Sverige' is echoing around the Parc des Princes. This support is something else.
15:08 24/06
Canada start promisingly
Canada mount some early pressure with crosses into the box. Caroline Seger does well at the back post to concede a corner.
15:05 24/06
Class applauded
A superb piece of control from Ashley Lawrence was warmly appreciated by the Canada fans.
The referee signals the start of the first period.
14:58 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Germany await
With the flags rolled out, the national anthems are playing under 29-degree heat in Paris. The stadium is on fire with excitement. Nerves are clear on many of the players’ faces.
14:54 24/06
Germany await
Canada and Sweden are set to fight for the right to face Germany, who beat Nigeria 3-0 in the Round of 16, in the quarter-finals.
14:48 24/06
A Swedish selfie in the stands
14:45 24/06
Sweden
Head-to-Head
Canada 
2
Goals
1
Wins
1
Previous Matches
0
Draws
0
Wins
1
Goals
14:44 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Final warm-up
The players are on the field for their warm-up.
14:33 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Moller warning
"We cannot come into a match not being right on our toes because if we do, it takes 90 minutes and then we're home," Kenneth Heiner-Moller
14:31 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Sweden changes
Peter Gerhardsson again makes several changes to his line-up, reverting back to the same one he used in Sweden's opening match against Chile. It's a 4-3-3 on paper, with Asllani in an offensive role ahead of the Rubensson and Seger. One hurdle for Sweden to overcome is taking their chances - something Gerhardsson himself again commented on in the build-up.
14:19 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Yellow numbers
The Sweden fans are arriving in big numbers - yet again!: Definitely in the majority here tonight. "It means so much to have that support and it’s incredible fun to see that so many have actually travelled here to support us," Jonna Andersson told FIFA recently.
14:16 24/06
Swede shirts
14:11 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Canadian continuity
Kenneth Heiner-Moller tested his line-up against the Netherlands, but this time the stakes are higher with even less room for mistakes. Once again, Canada will start in a 4-4-2 formation, but expect them to change in order to keep their opponents off-guard. Becky and Fleming will be the key players as they have proven themselves to be strong anchors for the team both defensively and offensively.
16:59 24/06
Player of the Match
16:59 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Out with pride
Canada have been eliminated by Sweden in a game that was energetic, intense and exciting. Despite a strong start for Canada in the first half, Sweden gained control and created several dangerous opportunities. The second half followed a similar pattern with Sweden stabilising Canada, after which they applied pressure. With Canada pushing forward, the Swedes were ready to pounce on the opportunity from a counter-attack and scored. Canada’s players were visibly shaken, especially after a missed penalty. Regardless, this Canadian team and all Canadians should be mightily proud of their performances at France 2019.
16:57 24/06
Sweden
Statistics
Canada
45%
55%
| Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Attempts | 9 |
| 2 | On-Target | 2 |
| 6 | Off-Target | 5 |
| 1 | Blocked | 2 |
| Disciplinary | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls Committed | 5 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Second Yellow Card leading to Red Card | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| Attacking | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Corners | 8 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 7 | Free kicks | 15 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
The referee brings the second period to an end.
16:51 24/06
Saviour Schmidt
Sophie Schmidt redeems herself with a fine, last-ditch challenge on Kosovare Allani.
90'+4' 24 Jun 2019
Anna ANVEGARD (in) comes off the bench to replace Stina BLACKSTENIUS (out) (Sweden)
16:49 24/06
Sinclair keeps trying
Christine Sinclair, whose touches have oozed class when she's got on the ball, does well down the right to set up Sophie Schmidt, who blazes over from just inside the area.
16:47 24/06
Penalty record
22 penalties have been awarded at France 2019 - a joint-record for a FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Canada 2015.
89' 24 Jun 2019
Lina HURTIG (in) comes off the bench to replace Fridolina ROLFO (out) (Sweden)
86' 24 Jun 2019
Desiree SCOTT (Canada) pulls off a save.
The No11, with her goalkeeper beaten, crucially hacks the ball away from a goal which would have all but put the game to bed.
16:41 24/06
Sweden
Statistics at 85'
Canada
85' 24 Jun 2019
Kadeisha BUCHANAN (Canada) is booked by the referee.
16:41 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Penalty practice pays off
Peter Gerhardsson told us yesterday that the team had been practicing penalties and also had a bit of a look back to when Sweden and Canada played in Algarve in March - a match that went to penalties. Perhaps the secret behind Lindahl's brilliant save...
84' 24 Jun 2019
Rebecca QUINN (in) comes off the bench to replace Janine BECKIE (out) (Canada)
84' 24 Jun 2019
Jayde RIVIERE (in) comes off the bench to replace Allysha CHAPMAN (out) (Canada)
16:39 24/06
Lindahl's #FIFAWWC memories
Shortly before France 2019, Hedvig Lindahl chatted to FIFA.com about her experiences at USA 2003, China 2007, Germany 2011 and Canada 2015.
82' 24 Jun 2019
No penalty determined by VAR. Reason: There was an offside
16:35 24/06
Sweden
Statistics at 79'
Canada
79' 24 Jun 2019
Nathalie BJORN (in) comes off the bench to replace Elin RUBENSSON (out) (Sweden)
16:33 24/06
A Swedish first
Lindahl became the first Sweden goalkeeper to save a penalty in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The previous six spot-kicks taken against them were all scored.
16:32 24/06
Player of the Match
69' 24 Jun 2019
Janine BECKIE (Canada) sees her penalty saved by the goalkeeper.
What a save! Landahl flings herself south-east to tip the ball round the post. Janine Beckie's attempt was headed for the bottom corner.
68' 24 Jun 2019
Kosovare ASLLANI (Sweden) is booked by the referee.
68' 24 Jun 2019
Penalty confirmed by VAR. Reason: There was a handball
16:22 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Stina, Stina, Stina!
The chants of 'Stina, Stina, Stina' are deafening in the Parc des Princes. Cometh the hour, cometh the markswoman. Blackstenius is a master at delivering big goals, having scored against USA in the quarter-finals and versus Germany in the final of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016.
66' 24 Jun 2019
VAR: Penalty Review
64' 24 Jun 2019
Adriana LEON (in) comes off the bench to replace Nichelle PRINCE (out) (Canada)
16:19 24/06
Alexandra Jonson A huge goal
Sweden get the first goal and it's so important in so many ways. Kosovare Asllani had a difficult first half, but finally found herself in the space that she wants to make a perfect assist. For Stina Blackstenius it was a goal she's been longing for, as she's been going through a bit of a goal drought. And Sweden needed Stina to get on the score-sheet in this tournament if they are to go far. Huge goal for the Swedes.
55' 24 Jun 2019
Stina BLACKSTENIUS (Sweden) scores!!
Superb counter-attack! Kosovare could have attempted to play in Stina Blackstenius early, but she chose to hold on to the ball and curl her pass round the back of the Canada defence. Stephanie Labbe rushed from her line, but Blackstenius bravely got to it first to prod home the opener.
16:10 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Intense
An intense start to the second half, particularly from Canada as they try to continue their superior possession and convert it into shots on target. But Sweden is finding its footing as well, moving into the Canadian box, following a similar pattern to the first half.
16:09 24/06
Sofia picks up where she left off
Sofia Jakobsson, who impressed in the first half, makes a fine start to the second with two superb dribbles. Canada did well to crowd her out on the first, and concede a corner, which came to nothing, on the second.
16:03 24/06
Player of the Match
The referee signals the start of the second period.
Kenneth Heiner-Moller and Peter Gerhardsson have elected against making any substitutions.
15:55 24/06
Alexandra Jonson First-half assessment
The first half has been exactly as expected, with very few chances for either side, a lot of physical play, several crosses into the box and no goals. Canada started strongest but Sweden have worked themselves into the match and finished the half stronger. A tactical change from Gerhardsson saw Sofia Jakobsson and Fridolina Rolfo switch wings, and it led to a dangerous attack from the Swedes. But more offensive and quicker play will be needed to break down this Canadian defence.
15:52 24/06
Mona Yeganegi First-half assessment
Despite considerably more possession and four corners, Canada have not been able to create scoring chances. There is a noticeable change in the way Canada have carried theirself in midfield, clearly learning from their first loss in a long time to the Netherlands on Thursday. More aggressive play will be expected in the second half as both try to avoid a repeat of their last encounrer, which ended in a penalty shootout, especially Sweden, who have never won a FIFA Women's World Cup game which went beyod normal time.
15:47 24/06
Sweden
Statistics at 45'
Canada
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45' 24 Jun 2019
Fridolina ROLFO (Sweden) is booked by the referee.
Fridolina Rolfo's late challenge on Sophie Schmidt is punished. It was a rare foul in what has been a clean game.
15:44 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Mexican wave!
The Canada supporters enjoy a Mexican wave. They're very loud at the Parc des Princes.
15:39 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Tactical switch for Sweden
A tactical change from Peter Gerhardsson, who decides to change the positions of Sofia Jakobsson and Fridolina Rolfo, with the former moving to the left and the latter to the right. It's probably an attempt to get Rolfo more involved, with most of Sweden's attacks coming down the right.
15:37 24/06
Sweden
Statistics at 37'
Canada
15:32 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Early changes?
Jayde Riviere and Shannon Woeller are warming up on the touchline. A double change for Canada, possibly to inject more energy and up the pressure on the Swedish defence?
15:30 24/06
Alexandra Jonson North American similarities
Caroline Seger highlighted ahead of this match that Canada have quite a few similarities with their previous opponents, USA: “They are two physically strong opponents who like to play at a very high tempo. There will be a lot of crosses and a lot of people in the box.”
15:26 24/06
Alexandra Jonson Shining Sofia
Sofia Jakobsson is proving a real handful for Canada, getting into dangerous positions right the right. Getting Jakobsson in her best form is something that Sweden needs!
15:24 24/06
Mona Yeganegi Possession pleases Canada
Canada are, in comparison to their meeting with the Netherlands, having more success getting the ball past the Sweden midfield and creating some opportunities in the opposition box. They are showing great confidence in recovering and retaining possession.
15:21 24/06
Sweden
Statistics at 21'
Canada
44%
56%
| 1 | Attempts | 0 |
| 69% | Pass Accuracy | 77% |
| 0 0 |
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