After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and England remain in the competition with an opportunity to get their hands on the coveted trophy they’ve all been fighting for.
Japan’s exit to Sweden in the quarterfinals means this year’s tournament will see a first-time world champion crowned and their names written into the annals of time. With just two games standing between them and World Cup glory, let’s have a look at everything you need to know about the four semifinalists. Spain La Roja’s run to its first ever Women’s World Cup semifinal hasn’t been a straightforward one and the road has been filled with highs and lows.
, but quickly felt at home in the latter when she switched from being an outfielder to a goalkeeper aged 12. And her almost mythical presence in between the posts continued against Japan, only finally conceding late on in the match. Ilestedt is enjoying quite the tournament personally too.
reporting that 7.2 million people tuned in to watch the team beat France on penalties – 10% more than its previous match – and that it had an average viewership of 3.69 million, the No. 1 Australian TV sports broadcast of the last decade. also reported that 472,000 people streamed the game against France on 7Plus, the most viewed event ever in Australia. Australia prime minister Anthony Albanese has shown his support for the team, publicly backing calls for a national holiday should the Matildas win the Women’s World Cup.
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