The 2023 Women's World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads.
Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand. SYDNEY, Australia — The Matildas captivated a nation during their best run through a Women's World Cup, but against a superior England side, the magic ran out.
Not even the sea of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia — most of them in yellow shirts and rooting for Australia — could change the tide as England bested the co-hosts 3-1.
Ella Toone put England ahead in the first half, and after Australia's Sam Kerr equalised in the 63rd minute, Lauren Hemp's goal eight minutes later effectively decided the contest, before Alessia Russo added one more just to dash the hopes of the home fans.