This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
On the eve of the FIFA Council's vote to decide the host of the 2023 Women's World Cup, we take a look at the bids from Australia and New Zealand, and Colombia.
Australia and New Zealand have proposed hosting the tournament from July 10 to August 20, with 12 venue cities across both countries. The final match is set to take place at Stadium Australia in Sydney, which has a capacity of 70,000.
The bid from Australia and New Zealand has received a FIFA evaluation rating of 4.1 out of 5. According to the bid, women's football is a 'game-changer' for women in their countries, promoting women's leadership and sport.
Colombia, on the other hand, has proposed hosting the tournament from July 13 to August 13, with 10 venue cities across the country. The final match is set to take place at Nemesio Camacho el Campin in Bogota, which has a capacity of 39,512. Colombia's bid has received a FIFA evaluation rating of 2.8 out of 5.
Colombia sees hosting the Women's World Cup as an opportunity to generate growth and leave a lasting legacy for communities, families, and women throughout the country and South America.
