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Early TV audience numbers put the Matildas nail-biting win over France as the most-watched sports event since the Sydney Olympics in 2000, at 4.17 million people.

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history, and sent the country into ecstasy in the process.

The Matildas have made history on a number of fronts, not least by advancing to the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in history. But they also set records off the field, reportedly becoming the most viewed TV event since Cathy Freeman's 400-metre final in 2000.

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a penalty shootout win over France.

Sweden will face Spain on Tuesday in the other semi-final.

Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw to reach the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time, while England edged Colombia 2-1 to also progress.The Matildas will play England in a ...

Cortnee Vine's match-winner was one of those "where were you when" moments.

Australians filled pubs, lounge rooms, and public viewing areas to watch the Matildas take on France. Now standing in their path to the final is England.

Seven says a peak audience of 7.2 million people tuned in for Australia's 7-6 winning penalty shootout over the French on Saturday.

Cortnee Vine's match-winner was one of those "where were you when" moments.