Australia's chances of hosting 2023 Women's World Cup soar as major rival pulls out
- jamessnow321
- Jun 9, 2020
- 1 min read
Australia's chances of co-hosting the 2023 World Cup with New Zealand have received a boost with Brazil withdrawing from the bidding process.
Key points: Australia and NZ's only rivals to host the tournament are now Japan and Colombia Brazil was considered a frontrunner but is currently suffering major hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic FIFA is reportedly impressed with the way Australia and NZ have handled the crisis The trans-Tasman bid will now compete against just two rivals, Japan and Colombia, after the South American frontrunners pulled out.
"After much evaluation the Brazilian Football Confederation has decided to withdraw Brazil's candidacy to host the 2023 Women's World Cup," the body said in a statement.
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