The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is coming to Western Australia, following the selection of Perth as a host city for the prestigious event.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced in early April the successful locations for the Australia and New Zealand-hosted tournament, with 32 international teams set to compete.

The world's biggest sport will showcase Western Australia, with both matches and training to occur at Perth's premium rectangular stadium - HBF Park.

The World Cup has the potential to attract thousands of visitors to Western Australia while also capturing international broadcast audiences.

According to FIFA, more than a billion viewers across the globe tuned into coverage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Western Australian Government has contributed $16.25 million towards a State Football Centre in Queens Park capable of hosting visiting international teams as a training ground, as well as grassroots football programs.

The elite facility is due for completion in time for the World Cup.

"The State Government's bid for the FIFA Women's World Cup captured the imagination of Western Australians, so it is terrific we can now say Perth is confirmed as a host city for the blockbuster event,” Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan said.

"This will be the biggest football event Perth has ever seen - providing global exposure for Western Australia and giving fans, young and old, lifelong memories of the world's best in action.”

The number of games Perth will host and scheduling details are expected to be confirmed in the coming months.

Published on: 16 April 2021

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