Estimated average audience in Australia of 4.17 millionOptus reports match as its third-highest ratings stream ever
The Matildas’ epic shootout victory over France on Saturday was the largest television sport event in at least a decade, with an estimated average audience in Australia during the game of 4.17 million.
According to preliminary OzTAM data, the 7-6 penalty win reached more than 7.2 million people across Channel Seven and its streaming service 7plus. The figures made it the top television program for the year, eclipsing Monday’s round of 16 victory over Denmark.
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