Matildas' World Cup run an "inspiration" for Australians: PM

CANBERRA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the national women's football team, the Matildas, for inspiring the country.

Speaking the day after the Matildas beat Canada 4-0 to progress to the round of 16 at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Albanese on Tuesday said that the team was making a "serious difference" to Australia.

"4-0 exceeded any expectations and prediction