Matildas locked in for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup game against Denmark in Sydney: Who will Princess Mary cheer on?

Tassie’s own Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince hubby Frederik may be in for awkward viewing when the Matildas take on the Danes in next week’s huge game. Whose side is she on?

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.

Tasmania’s own Princess Mary of Denmark and Crown Prince hubby Frederik may be in for awkward viewing when the Matildas take on the Danes in next week’s huge FIFA World Cup game, with the winner scoring a spot in the quarter-finals.

Australia celebrates after Emily van Egmond scores the first goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Picture Lachie Millard

The Matildas will go toe-to-toe against Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney next Monday night after the latter team finished second in Group D following a 2-0 win over Haiti in Perth on Tuesday evening.

The match on Monday marks the second occasion the two teams have faced off in less than one year, with the Matildas beating Denmark 3-1 in Viborg in October last year.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 01: Pernille Harder of Denmark celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between Haiti and Denmark at Perth Rectangular Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Forward Caitlin Foord scored twice and midfielder Katrina Gorry also found the back of the net for the victors.

Denmark is ranked 13th in the world, three places behind Australia, but will deploy secret weapon and Sam Kerr’s former Chelsea teammate Pernille Harder.

Matildas Fans at Brisbane Stadium for the Women’s World Cup group stage match between Australia and Nigeria. Picture Lachie Millard

One wonders if the Princess and the Prince will bet on the loser doing the dishes?

The Danish Royals have previously been spotted at men’s Australia V Denmark World Cup games, pictured below in their gear for a 2022 game, with Australia taking out the match.

Danish royals Crown Prince Frederik with Prince Vincent and Prince Christian ahead of the Australia V Denmark game at the men's 2022 World Cup. Australia beat Denmark in the game. Picture: H.K.H. Crown Princess

On whether the Royals would be making a mad dash to Sydney to watch the game in person, the Mercury has contacted The Royal House of Denmark’s Communications Department for comment.