Soccer-Sweden coach Gerhardsson has luxury of resting players against Argentina

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group G - Sweden v Italy - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - July 29, 2023 Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson gives instructions to Madelen Janogy REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

(Reuters) - Since Sweden have already locked up their spot in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup, coach Peter Gerhardsson said the selection of his squad for Wednesday's final group game might come down to who is well-rested and who could use some rest.

The third-ranked Swedes play No. 28 Argentina in Hamilton, N.Z., on the back of a 2-1 win over South Africa and 5-0 rout of Italy that cemented top spot in Group G.