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sydmariner

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Australia – New Zealand 2023 to host ground-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup™
FFA MediaPublished: 5 mins ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and New Zealand Football (NZF) are delighted their ground-breaking vision to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2023 will be realised after being awarded the hosting rights by FIFA.
FFA and NZF would like to thank the FIFA Council for their landmark decision, which will see the two countries host a tournament of firsts ─ the first ever co-confederation hosted FIFA World Cup™, the first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ to be held in the Asia-Pacific region, and the first ever to be held in the southern hemisphere.
A player-centric tournament, Australia-New Zealand promises to deliver record-breaking crowds and long-term participation growth, bringing football together As One to celebrate the women’s game.
FFA and NZF would also like to thank the Australian and New Zealand governments, Matildas’ and Football Ferns’ fans and the entire football family who have supported the bid from the outset, as well as the bidding team who worked tirelessly to develop a bid that will unlock the untapped football potential of the Asia-Pacific region.

NZF President and FIFA Council Member, Johanna Wood, believes Australia-New Zealand will deliver a tournament the likes of which has not been seen before:
“Australia and New Zealand will not only host a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ that is the largest tournament ever run, but it will also be a catalyst for ensuring the development of women’s football continues in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
“Our two nations have worked together to deliver an exceptional, historic bid and I would like to thank FIFA and the whole football family for giving us this opportunity. The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2023 will bring us all together in a celebration of our shared loved of football.”
FFA President, Chris Nikou, believes FFA and NZF’s unique geographical location was a key strength for the successful bid:
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2023 in Australia and New Zealand will be ground-breaking in many ways. Not only will it be the first ever co-confederation hosted FIFA World Cup™ and the first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in the Asia-Pacific region, but we will unlock the huge potential for growth in women’s football in the Asia-Pacific region.
“We would like to thank FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), the Australian and New Zealand governments and all those who have supported the bid.”



Matildas’ captain, Sam Kerr, believes a home FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is an opportunity to inspire a new generation of young Matildas to play football:
“The opportunity to play in a home FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is something every footballer dreams of and I am looking forward to seeing those dreams come true. Playing for the Matildas in Australia will be the highlight of my career and an opportunity to inspire girls, both in Australia and New Zealand, and all over the world to play football. We have seen great progress in the women’s game and Australia-New Zealand will take the game to a whole new level.”

Football Ferns’ captain, Ali Riley, believes placing players’ needs firsts will produce great benefits for the tournament:
“As players, we have been in close contact with both FFA and NZF to develop a tournament which will enable players to deliver their very best on the field. To lead the Football Ferns in a home FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in New Zealand will be truly special and inspire a new generation of Football Ferns.”

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MrCelery

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Delegates that voted for Columbia:

https://img.fifa.com/image/upload/mf3rzakj79cmj1fss3yt.pdf

Europe EUFA bloc

NOTE: President of FIFA Gianni Infantino (Swiss) voted for AU/NZ
  • England
  • Italy
  • Greece
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Hungary
  • Russia
  • Slovinia
  • Montenegro

South America CONMEBOL bloc
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Ecuador
  • Uruguay
Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), Central\North America (CONCACAF) and Oceania (OFC) blocs voted for AU\NZ
 
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turbo

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Glad to see the stronger bid won and looking forward to seeing how the new look FFA can use it to build the game locally. Huge opportunity for the A league, W league and even second division if they play their cards right.
 

Ironbark

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This is fantastic. Hopefully we can get our WLeague team back asap to help capitalise on this too.

I know lots of young up and coming footballers, and many of the girls have a real future if the opportunities are there. This is a massive win.
 

pjennings

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This is fantastic. Hopefully we can get our WLeague team back asap to help capitalise on this too.

I know lots of young up and coming footballers, and many of the girls have a real future if the opportunities are there. This is a massive win.

This decision will definitely help - and it will help expansion as well. For those that want Wellington gone - forget it. Auckland will join Canberra as the next two teams. Then Tasmania and Wollongong.
 

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