Australia launches 2023 Women's World Cup bid with hopes high for France 2019

  • Successful bid will inspire new generation, says FFA
  • FFA are quietly confident of a deep run in France

Australia’s bid to host the Women’s World Cup was officially launched on Tuesday, with FFA chief executive David Gallop saying he was confident the Matildas would enjoy a deep run at this year’s tournament.

Just over two weeks out from the start of the 2019 edition of the World Cup, star striker Sam Kerr backed Australia’s bid by fronting a video as Gallop said FFA would use the upcoming tournament as an opportunity to lobby decision makers congregated in France.

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