This is it. Canada goes for gold in the women's soccer tournament at Tokyo 2020.
The Canadians entered the competition with the aim of changing the colour of their medals after winning back-to-back bronze in 2012 and 2016, and they have done just that by qualifying for the gold-medal match against Sweden. Now, they have a chance to reach the top of the podium — giving captain Christine Sinclair the ultimate send-off in what is sure to be the final Olympics of her unmatched career.
Standing in their way are the Swedes. The only other team to defeat the USA in the tournament, Sweden poses a formidable challenge for a goal-starved Canada side. The Blue and Yellow scored multiple times in all but one of their games in Japan thus far, while the Canucks have relied on a stout defence and timely strikes to make their way through the competition.
If Bev Priestman's team can keep the Swedes' opportunities to a minimum, the ultimate goal could be realized.
When is Canada vs. Sweden? Date, start time
- Date: Friday, August 6
- Kickoff: 8 a.m. ET
Kickoff is listed at 8 a.m. ET, which is 9 p.m. local time.
What channel/stream is Canada vs. Sweden on?
Fans in Canada can watch the Olympic gold medal match on television on CBC, and can stream on CBC.ca, CBC Gem.
Where is Canada vs. Sweden being played?
The match is being played at Nissan Stadium (known throughout the Olympics as International Stadium Yokohama), which was completed in March 1998 and also hosts the men's soccer final. The game was originally scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 5, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, but was moved to a later kickoff in Yokohama due to extreme heat concerns.