Sydney CNN —Two matches stand between Australia and a historic Women’s World Cup win, and the nation – perhaps prematurely – is debating the pros and cons of a national holiday should the squad defeat Spain on Sunday.
Soccer mania has swept the country in a culture where rugby, cricket and the local “Aussie Rules” football usually dominates.
Australia players celebrate after winning their quarterfinal match against France in Brisbane, August 12.
Zara Borcak beams as she holds the jersey Sam Kerr gave her after Saturday's match against France, August 12, 2023.
Maybe it’s because the last time the country came together to fight a common cause, they were desperately trying to stay apart.
Persons:
Tertius Pickard, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Sam Kerr, “, ‘, ”, Zara Borcak, Selma Borcak, Anthony Albanese, Albanese, Andrew Cornaga, Ben Crowe, Crowe, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ash Barty, it’s, ” Mackenzie Arnold of Australia, Norvik, that’s, Mackenzie Arnold, I’ve
Organizations:
Sydney CNN, Spain, Sunday, England, Australia, France, FIFA, Reuters Sporting, – Basketball Australia, AFL, Australian Football League, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ”, NRL, ’, Sweden, Wimbledon, Richmond AFL
Locations:
Australia, France, Australia’s, United States, Brisbane, Sydney, Green, Brazil, Zara, Spain, Eden, Auckland, Denmark, Melbourne