BEYOND LOCAL: Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia will try to avoid the host team curse by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup.
France can now kick Australia out of its own tournament, and French coach Herve Renard said his players are familiar with the pressure that faces the Matildas. The Matildas have also been playing in front of massive crowds, including more than 75,000 in Sydney for the victory over Denmark. France is trying to avoid being eliminated in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive World Cup. France was eliminated by Germany in 2015 and the United States four years ago. A win over Australia would put France into the semifinals for the second time ever, but first time since 2011.
To make it to the semifinals — already they are the only South American team still playing — the Colombians must beat European champion England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. It will be the biggest international stage to date for the Colombians, who have captured their home nation.
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