Australia is one step closer to becoming the first nation this century to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil.
Following a back-and-forth scoreless tie in Brisbane, the Matildas beat France in an extended 10-round penalty shootout — the longest in World Cup history, women’s or men’s — to advance to the semifinals at Australia-New Zealand 2023.
Australia will meet England on Wednesday in the semis after its come-from-behind win over Colombia (coverage begins at 5 a.m. ET with kickoff at 6 a.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
Vicki Bècho missed the final spot kick for Les Bleues, and Cortnee Vine stepped up and converted her try to send the Aussies to the final four for the first time.
Australia advances to semifinals in historic shootout
Here are three quick thoughts on Saturday’s match.
Play of the game
Australia had a golden…