Football Australia CEO James Johnson has expressed his excitement ahead of the commencement of the Women’s World Cup later on today.

The action kicks off in Auckland at 5pm with New Zealand taking on Norway, before the big matchup with the Matildas and the Republic of Ireland going head to head at 8pm in Sydney.

Mr Johnson said he’s been “waiting for this moment for three years” and made a big prediction for tonight’s match in Sydney!

Press PLAY to hear him express his excitement + his big prediction for tonight’s Matildas matchup! 

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