by HARRIET WILLIAMSON
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has captivated millions of fans around the globe, laid to rest sexist misconceptions about the women’s game, and spawned impeccable memes and reactions on social media.
After an epic semi-final battle between England’s Lionesses and host country Australia’s Matildas ended in a 3-1 triumph for England on Wednesday (16 August), England and Spain are heading for a thrilling World Cup final.
A record two billion viewers are expected to tune in to watch the Lionesses and La Roja battle it out at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday (20 August). Ramping up the excitement is the fact that this is the first time both England and Spain have made it to a FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
With record numbers of out LGBTQ+ players, this World Cup has not only been hailed as the queerest ever – but also the most successful women’s tournament in history. And the internet has not disappointed when it comes to chaotic, wry, thirsty and downright hilarious fan reactions.
commiserations to my partner who has at least another week of me referring simultaneously to lucy bronze, mary earps and sarina wiegman as ‘my wife’
— Rhiannon M-S (@rhiannonm_s) August 16, 2023
Asked AI to predict what an England victory in the World Cup will look like tomorrow
Result is … ?@Lionesses#FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/p8NstufE6e
— Sophie Perry ? (@itssophieperry) August 19, 2023
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