What would it take for the Matildas to win the Women's World Cup?

Co-hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Australia, are flying through the competition.

After a stress-inducing win against France in a 20 minute penalty shootout, and with star captain Sam Kerr back on the field, the Matildas have triumphantly made it into the tournament’s semi finals, so what will it take for them to win?

With the world’s heavyweights Germany, Brazil, Canada, and the US already out of the competition, Australia could go all the way.

The Matildas will play England on Wednesday, and if they manage to win, they'll be up against either Spain or Sweden in the final.

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The Aussies made history by progressing to their first World Cup semi-final, and Matildas mania is well and truly sweeping across the nation.

"My belief that this team can do anything had been there before tonight," coach Tony Gustavsson said after the France game. "I genuinely believe this team can create history in so many ways, not just winning football games but in the way they can inspire the next generation and unite the nation. That is why I believe in them so much."

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