Australian public holiday likely if Matildas win World Cup FMTNews FMTSports
Australia are through to the semifinals after a gripping penalty shootout win against France on Saturday.
They play European champions England in Sydney on Wednesday in a match likely to smash Australian TV viewing figures for a football game. Australia’s federal system means additional public holidays can be called individually by its states and territories, with Albanese saying the issue will be discussed with regional leaders on Wednesday.
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