The Matildas’ nail-biting victory over France had the nation on the edge of its seat, with almost two-thirds of Aussies tuning in to watch the match.
Ratings data released shows Seven’s coverage of the game was seen by more than 7.2 million people, including 356,000 in Perth — the most-watched program of the year so far.
During the game, there was an estimated average audience of 4.17 million, including for the game’s overtime where Australia won 7-6 in a penalty shootout.
In Perth, more than 356,000 viewers tuned in to see the match — nearly double the number of viewers who watched the Western Derby afterward.
Online, the network’s streaming service 7plus recorded 472,000 viewers, making the game the biggest streaming event ever seen in Australia.
Seven’s head of sport Lewis Martin, said the FIFA Women’s World Cup had brought Australia together.
“Australia partied yesterday as the Matildas did us proud,” he said.
“The nation gathered around the screens of Seven to cheer on our latest sporting heroes, in an amazing, shared experience that only Seven can deliver.”
So far, Seven’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup has reached 11.9 million broadcast viewers, with another 2.3 million on 7plus.
The Matildas’ 4-0 victory over Canada was a spectacular hit with 4.71 million people tuning in across the country, which came off the back of Australia’s first game of the tournament against Ireland, bringing in 4.88 million viewers.
The Matildas will now take on England in the semi final, to be played in Sydney on Wednesday, with Seven’s coverage starting at 5pm in Perth.