14 Aug 2023

Football fever grips Australia after Matildas victory

From Morning Report, 7:57 am on 14 August 2023

Australia has been diagnosed with football fever after their women's team - the Matildas - beat France to make the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Around 49,000 people watched the very tense 120-minute-long game at Brisbane Stadium, and millions more watched on the television. 

ABC sports reporter Bindi Bryce spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.