Women's World Cup: Australian youngsters following in the Matildas' footsteps

2023-08-18 1

Though Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia were knocked out in the semifinals, the Matildas have captured the hearts of millions of supporters and cemented soccer's place among the country's favorite sports. DW's Tom Gennoy visited a football academy in Newcastle to hear how Australia's performances throughout the tournament have inspired the next generation.