What’s the story about the Women's World Cup 2023?
England won their semi-final match against Australia 3-1 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, August 16. They will now play Spain in the final on Sunday, August 20. This is the first time that England has reached the final of the Women’s World Cup.
The match against Australia was a close one, with England taking the lead in the first half through Ella Toone. Australia equalised in the second half through Sam Kerr, but England scored two more goals through Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo to secure the win.
England will play Spain in the final at 11am BST on Sunday, August 20, at Stadium Australia in Sydney. BBC One and ITV will broadcast the match live.
The notable players from the semi-final match were:
- Sam Kerr (Australia): The Matildas captain scored the equalising goal for Australia, but she was unable to prevent England from winning the match.
- Ella Toone (England): The Manchester United midfielder scored the opening goal for England and was a constant threat throughout the match.
- Lucy Bronze MBE (England): The Liga F club Barcelona defender was outstanding during the game. She supplied a constant outlet for England’s attack.
- Alessia Russo (England): The Arsenal forward scored the winning goal for England, securing their place in the final and making history.
- Lauren Hemp (England): The Manchester City forward was a constant menace to the Australian defence. She scored the goal that took England into the lead in the second half.
The Women’s World Cup has been a tremendous success, with record-breaking TV audiences and ticket sales. We expect the final against Spain to be the most watched women’s football match in history.
Why should I care about this story?
There are a variety of reasons why the Women’s World Cup is important.
It is:
- a chance to cheer on the England team and celebrate their success.
- an opportunity to raise awareness of women’s football and encourage more girls and women to play the sport.
It can:
- help to inspire the next generation of female footballers.
- help to promote gender equality and challenge stereotypes about women in sport.
The Women’s World Cup is a major sporting event that is bringing people together and inspiring change. It is important to care about the tournament because it can have a positive impact on the lives of women and girls all over the world.
In addition to the reasons mentioned above, the Women’s World Cup is also a source of pride. England has a long and rich history of football, and the team’s success in the tournament reflects our sporting prowess. The tournament is also boosting our reputation as a global leader in women’s football.
For these reasons we care about this tournament and are supporting our lionesses.
(If you’ve been inspired to play football, find a club at this outbound link to England Football.)
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