Australia and New Zealand were celebrating on Friday as the nations awoke to the news that their joint bid had won the race to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with the success being hailed as a historic moment for women’s sport in the region. “We did it. We freakin’ did
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Women’s World Cup: winning bid to hold contest would bring $500m boost to Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand’s push to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup could result in diplomatic gains with China and other Asian countries, and long-term trade boosts, as economists also predict half a billion dollars will flow into the host nations. Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights
Australia-New Zealand Women’s World Cup bid boosted after Japan ‘withdraws’
Australia and New Zealand’s joint bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has taken a significant step forward after its main rival Japan announced on Monday it was withdrawing its bid. Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights on Thursday, The Japan Football Association [JFA] said international