Women's World Cup: Australia Reaches Semifinals for the First Time in History

Host Australia reached the semifinals of the Women's World Cup in football for the first time in its history on Saturday. Australia advanced to the final four by defeating France 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw in regular and extra time in Brisbane. The French missed four penalty kicks compared to three for Australia, who will face the winner of the match between England and Colombia in the semifinals taking place later in Sydney. In the other semifinal, Spain, which has qualified for the semifinals for the first time in its history, will meet Sweden, who overcame the United States in a penalty shootout.