Matildas’ Spark Massive Interest At 2023 FIFA WWC For Young Girls

Summary:

• Australia will face England on Aug 16 in the semi-final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
• The Matilda’s quarter-final win against France was one of the most exciting games in women’s football history
• Young girls all across Australia are now showing interest of playing football

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is now in its final stages with the two semi-finals set to take place this week.

Australia who are co-hosting the World Cup along with New Zealand have made it to the semi-finals along with England, Span and Sweden.

The first semi-final took place between Sweden and Spain on Aug 15 which ended 2-1 to Spain, whilst the second semi-final will see Australia face England on Aug 16.

Australia Come Together To Support The Matildas

Australia took on France in the quarter-finals last week and it turned out to be arguably the most exciting game of football in the history of women’s football. The two sides tied 0-0 at full time, they went into extra time and still tied at 0-0 before going into a nerve wracking penalty shootout.

The penalty shootout brought the nation of Australia together as they stood as one both in the stadium and in live streaming venues around the country to see a 10 goal penalty shootout that went back and forth with both teams. The Matildas ended up beating France in the end to book themselves a spot in their first ever World Cup semi-final game.

Australia will have massive fan support when they take on England on Aug 16. There is already a push to see if NSW Premier will declare a state holiday if the Matildas make it to the final’s and win the World Cup.

While those maybe premature discussions, one thing you cannot deny is that the way the Matildas have played in the world cup has been unbelievable.

Young Girls Inspired To Take Up Football in Australia

There has been a massive spike in interest among young girls across Australia who are interested in playing football. Parents all across the country are approaching football clubs like Croydon FC in Adelaide, Australia to enrol their girls into a football program.

Both young women and men now have new heroes like Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso and are keen to follow in their footsteps and play football for Australia.