Australia vs France 7-6 on penalties: Women’s World Cup – as it happened

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the Women’s World Cup quarter-final between Australia and France on August 12, 2023.

  • Australia win a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6 against France to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history.
  • A semi-final against either England or Colombia awaits the winner.
  • Australia cruised past Denmark 2-0 in the last 16, while France easily beat Morocco 4-0 to set up their quarter-final clash.
  • FIFA world rankings: Australia (10), France (5).