Australia and New Zealand have joined forces in a bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Matildas star Steph Catley said hosting the World Cup would be a huge boost for women's football in Australia and New Zealand.
"I know specifically in Australia it's come a long way and there are so many little girls out there that are aspiring to be in the Matildas now because we're more easy to access and they can see us on TV and come and watch us playing in Australia," Catley said. "For them to see us playing at a World Cup and to see their international heroes as well playing here in Australia and New Zealand would be incredible.Australia was knocked out of the 2019 World Cup in France at the Round of 16 stage, losing in a heartbreaking penalty shootout to Norway.
Catley said the Matildas, who won the Asian Cup in 2010, could"absolutely" win a World Cup on home soil. "We were pretty disappointed with where we finished in the last World Cup and I think we're only getting stronger," Catley said."By the time 2023 comes around we should be absolutely firing and ready to go.Stay up to date with SBS NEWS
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