Soccer-Football Australia seeking major funding boost to ensure World Cup legacy


Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Australia Training - Perry Park, Brisbane, Australia - August 18, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr with teammates during training REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian government officials have scrambled to link themselves to the Matildas' run to a maiden Women's World Cup semi-finals.

Now they will need to make major investments to cater to an expected spike in grassroots participation inspired by the co-hosts' performance.

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