“We Deserve This”- 75,784 Attendance Record in Australia Catches Megan Rapinoe’s Attention Hours Before USWNT Opener

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup commenced with great fanfare in Auckland. New Zealand and Australia left an indelible mark on sporting history by shattering attendance records Thursday. The opening two matches of the Women’s World Cup witnessed an astounding surge in fans. Making it the most attended female sporting event ever in both countries. 

The Australian national team was cheered on by a bumper crowd at Stadium Australia on their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas got the better of Ireland from the sold-out stadium in Sydney.

USWNT star Megan Rapinoe reacts to the attendance numbers

In the second match, 75,784 spectators gathered in Sydney to watch Australia secure victory against the Republic of Ireland. This remarkable attendance figure even surpassed the numbers seen during last year’s men’s World Cup opening night in Qatar, which had around 67,000 attendees.

Among those astounded by Sydney’s enthusiastic crowd was USWNT star forward Megan Rapinoe. Overwhelmed with excitement, the USWNT star expressed her excitement by sharing a photo of the crowd with the caption “We deserve this”.

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Rapinoe enters the World Cup on the verge of reaching a significant milestone, her 200th cap. A feat achieved by only 13 players in USWNT history. The team’s confidence is riding high following their recent 2-0 victory against Wales in the send-off match on July 9 in San Jose, Calif.

The USWNT will begin their bid for a third consecutive crown with their Group E matches

The USWNT will kick off their World Cup campaign as they face Vietnam in their opener on Friday, 21 July. This group stage encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between the USA and Vietnam. Making Vietnam the 57th different opponent the USWNT has faced in its history.

Australia and New Zealand 2023 marks the debut of eight nations in the Women’s World Cup. Vietnam is one of eight nations making its Women’s World Cup debut. Joined by fellow debutants Haiti, Morocco, the Republic of Ireland, Panama, the Philippines, Portugal, and Zambia. The USWNT also has an impressive record against AFC teams. Securing victory in its last 22 matches overall against AFC opponents.

The highly anticipated tournament has 64 matches in total, leading to the final in Sydney on August 20. With the USWNT determined to clinch its third straight championship, will they be able to manage a three-peat? Only time will tell. Let us know your opinions in the comments.

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