22 Legendary Tillies World Cup Moments That Have Captured Australia's Affections

    Can we get a public holiday to recover from the heartbreak?

    Angeline Barion
    by Angeline Barion

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Australia is in mourning after the Matildas' heartbreaking 3-1 loss to England's Lionesses in the FIFA Women's World Cup Semi Finals.

    But instead of lying in a dark room crying like some of us did last night, let's look back and celebrate the incredible Tillies moments, both on and off the field. Here are some of our favourites, so far:

    #TilItsDone

    1. Kicking it off (haha get it) with this god-tier team run after Cortnee Vine scored her quarter final winning penalty.

    Goodmorninggggg Australia ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8F9mAjyQD5

    — Caitlin Foord (@CaitlinFoord) August 12, 2023
    Twitter: @CaitlinFoord
    This moment sparked pure joy on and off the field especially after that doozy of a penalty shoot out. Petition to have a statue of this placed in Olympic Park?

    2. This post-semis heart huddle.

    This one hurts but we regroup, stick together and go again Saturday. Australia thank you for your support, we still need you 💚💛 https://t.co/Cfpq0p5ur6

    — Caitlin Foord (@CaitlinFoord) August 16, 2023
    Twitter: @CaitlinFoord

    3. This camera kiss from Mackenzie Arnold that had us kicking our feet and twirling our hair.

    TikTok @matildas / Via tiktok.com, Twitter: @laurenxbug

    "The way I giggled like a little girl when @mackenziearnold kissed the camera."

    — TikTok @feather_and_furr

    4. This walk down memory lane.

    5. This legend's first World Cup appearance on-field.

    TikTok @upd324 / Via tiktok.com
    And in this instant, we knew — it was game over for the other team.

    6. This young striker freaking out over Sam Kerr.

    This. Is. Football. #matildas #tilitsdone #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/guLoCdIGpv

    — Mikey Mkoka-Nicholson (@Mikey_Nicholson) August 12, 2023
    Twitter: @Mikey_Nicholson
    Honestly, same.

    7. This chant.

    🗣️ "Was it 1? Was it 2? Was it 3? Was it 4? YES"

    POV during our team song on the bus following last night's victory! #Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/BSc1kkHBLD

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 1, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    We need a lyric sheet, please.

    8. This little finger wag from Ellie Carpenter.

    TikTok @mismatchedmich / Via tiktok.com
    Really, ref? Where was the foul?

    9. This TikTok video that reminded us of travelling to school camp.

    @alannakennedy14

    “Whats a simp?” @mackenziearnold

    ♬ My Barn My Rules - MCR-T & horsegiirL
    TikTok @alannakennedy14 / Via tiktok.com

    10. This compliment exchange between the fearless leaders, Sam Kerr and Steph Catley.

    @matildas

    SC7 🤝 SK20 The story behind the © armband swap last night! #Matildas #TilitsDone #FIFAWWC #samkerr #stephcatley

    ♬ original sound - CommBank Matildas
    TikTok @matildas / Via tiktok.com

    11. This winning kick from Cortnee Vine.

    TikTok @infinity00081 / Via tiktok.com

    12. This card book show and tell from Lydia Williams.

    .@lydsaussie gives us a look inside her Panini card book! 📚#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/9kMThvimGr

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 3, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    So, that's where they disappeared to.

    13. This stunning Mary Fowler pass that gave Caitlin Foord an opportunity to seal the Matilda's win against Denmark.

    Just watching this on a loop right now. Perfection. #Matildas #TilitsDone #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/pWno63NVYu

    — iPaulie (@iPaulie) August 7, 2023
    Twitter: @iPaulie
    Again, I'd like to reiterate from my last Matildas article that I'm petitioning to be the president of Mary Fowler's fan club,

    14. This inter-team handball competition before training.

    @matildas

    A hard-fought handball game before training 🎾 #Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone

    ♬ original sound - CommBank Matildas
    TikTok @matildas / Via tiktok.com

    15. This vulnerable interview with Mary Fowler.

    “A lot has happened in the last four years. Reflecting on what I've done, the thing I'm most proud of is how I've changed as a person."

    Mary Fowler reflects on her personal growth since making her debut as a teenager and making her #FIFAWWC debut.#Matildas #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/6X3e0SgZ4P

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 11, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    "I had it in my mind that I needed to be the best in the world. Like, it just means that every single one of your team mates you're competing with them."

    "Whereas now, it's just so much nicer to just be like I just want to win with the team."

    The extreme self-awareness and intelligence is so admirable.

    16. This professional level Grant V Cooney-Cross dance battle.

    @_charli_grant

    @Kyra Cooney-Cross lacking the moves

    ♬ 2000s songs we all know - jarred jermaine
    TikTok @_charli_grant / Via tiktok.com
    Time to change careers, me thinks.

    17. This wholesome mama Raso and Hayley moment.

    Instagram @matildas / Via tiktok.com

    18. This genuine show of love and appreciation for Cortnee Vine and Mackenzie Arnold, post-penalty shootout.

    The Matildas are FIFA Women's World Cup™ semi-finalists. Roll the slow motion scenes 🥹

    That really happened 💚💛#FIFAWWC #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/c3hl470U8z

    — Optus Sport (@OptusSport) August 12, 2023
    Twitter: @OptusSport

    19. This Lion King reenactment that has us jealous of Harper and in love with all of her on-field aunties.

    "Everything the light touches... is our kingdom" 🦁#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/AsO0KSHPH7

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 13, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    Add Katrina Gorry rocking her arms after her quarter finals penalty shootout goal to the list.

    20. This delightful display of legends meeting legends.

    The Matildas & Cathy Freeman

    Both have made memories that will stand the test of time

    pic.twitter.com/eCool4zr3Z

    — Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) August 12, 2023
    Twitter: @MitchellGlenn

    21. This strike from Sam Kerr that reenergized the spirit of Australia in the semi-final nail biter.

    .@samkerr1’s out-of-this-world strike 🚀🌏#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/CRvBO1PonE

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 16, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    Sam Kerr for Prime Minister.

    22. This pre-media conference encounter with Ellie Carpenter and France's Hervé Renard.

    "Did you get my French?" 🇫🇷

    Behind the scenes at today's MD-1 press conference! 🎥#Matildas #FIFAWWC #TilitsDone @CarpenterEllie pic.twitter.com/gAaKpi80lQ

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 11, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas
    "Did you get my French?"

    23. And finally, this Cortnee Vine reaction to being selected for the Australian FWWC team.

    💬 "Going to a World Cup is seriously one of, if not the only thing, I've ever wanted to do in my career.”

    From a lifelong goal on the back of her bedroom door to a #FIFAWWC on home soil, @cortneev9 talks about achieving her dream. #Matildas #TilitsDone pic.twitter.com/Drm4qdQi50

    — CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) August 9, 2023
    Twitter: @TheMatildas

    Did we miss any? Let us know what your favourite Matildas moments are in the comments below.

    I am forever obsessed with the Matildas and their impact. Sending them good vibes as they prep for the finals match to secure third place.