Thousands of fans march across Sydney Harbour Bridge for FIFA Women’s World Cup

Football fans marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge waving flags and cheering ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup which kicks off on July 20. Motorists are advised to allow some extra travel time until traffic eases and return to normal.

The best players from around the world will descend on Australia and New Zealand event on July 20. Sydney will host 11 matches across two venues during the FIFA Women's World Cup, which will run from 20 July - 20 August.