LONDON—As the eruption of excitement dissipated and the dancing died down Wednesday afternoon, some England soccer fans watching the Women's World Cup back home were already starting to prepare for the final. England advanced to the championship match for the first time, one year after winning its first European title.…
England’s fans watch a screening of the Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal at Boxpark Wembley in London.LONDON—As the eruption of excitement dissipated and the dancing died down Wednesday afternoon, some England soccer fans watching the Women’s World Cup back home were already starting to prepare for the final.
Revellers at the fan zone at Croydon Boxpark jumped on tables and started dancing after the final whistle. Other fans watched Wednesday’s match at Killamarsh Dynamos, the former club of England captain Millie Bright.“It was amazing, so nervewracking, but I’d predicted 3-1 before the start,” McDonald said. “I know we’ll do it and I think Millie will lift the cup like Leah Williamson did .”
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