Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win World Cup
SYDNEY : Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup. The Matildas are through to the semi-finals of the tournament, which Australia is co-hosting with New Zealand, after a gripping penalty shootout win against France on Saturday, with goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold saving three spot-kicks after missing her own.