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Fate sealed! Three teams sent home from the World Cup, Matildas prepare for Nigeria

Season 4, Ep. 9

Kelly Somers, Catherine Cannuli, and Ash Sykes wrap up day seven of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™. They dive into the heroes and the heartbreak, as three teams are sent packing from the tournament, and the crew give their predictions for a huge day eight of proceedings that see hosts Australia back in action.



Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.


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