Is this history in the making? Jubilation soars through England today after the Lionesses take the Matildas by storm in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals. But is all this bigger than just football?
Epic semi-final is new era for women’s sport
See them roar: England’s Lionesses scored a stunning 3-1 victory against Australia’s Matildas. Glossary
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