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Soccer Football – FIFA Women?s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Quarter Final – Australia v France – Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia – August 12, 2023 Australia’s Mackenzie Arnold and teammates celebrate winning the match after a penalty shootout REUTERS/Dan Peled/File photo
SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women’s World Cup.
The Matildas are through to the semi-finals of the tournament, which Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, after a gripping penalty shootout win against France on Saturday, with goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold saving three spot-kicks after missing her own.
They play European champions England in Sydney on Wednesday in a match likely to smash Australian TV viewing figures for a soccer game.
“I’ve said that the state and territory leaders should…