A staggering 11.5 million people tuned in at some point to Wednesday’s match in Sydney.
Australia’s supporter holds up a banner during the Women’s World Cup semifinal against England.
SYDNEY: The Matildas’ crushing Women’s World Cup semifinal loss to England was the most watched television show in Australia on record, data showed Thursday, as their exploits captivated the nation. A staggering 11.5 million people tuned in at some point to Wednesday’s match in Sydney, that the Lionesses won 3-1, out of a population of some 25 million.The country’s free-to-air host broadcaster Channel Seven said it was the most-watched programme, sport or otherwise, since the current rating system was established in 2001.“Australia was captivated last night as the Matildas played their hearts out and did us all proud.
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