Japan and Indonesia to Co-Host 2023 FIFA World Cup
FIFA Executive Committee Makes Historic Decision
Joint Bid Wins Over Morocco
In a historic decision, the FIFA Executive Committee has awarded the hosting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to a joint bid from Japan and Indonesia.
The joint bid beat out a rival bid from Morocco, which has previously hosted the FIFA Club World Cup in 2013 and 2014.
This will be the first time that the FIFA Women's World Cup will be hosted in Asia, and the first time that it will be hosted by two countries.
The tournament will be held from July 20 to August 20, 2023.
Joint Bid Highlights
The joint bid from Japan and Indonesia highlighted the following strengths:
- Strong government support
- Excellent infrastructure
- Proven track record of hosting major sporting events
- Passionate fan base
Japan has previously hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011, while Indonesia has hosted the Asian Games in 2018.
Economic Impact
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is expected to have a significant economic impact on both Japan and Indonesia.
The tournament is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue from ticket sales, tourism, and merchandise sales.
It is also expected to create thousands of jobs in both countries.
Legacy
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is expected to have a lasting legacy in both Japan and Indonesia.
The tournament is expected to inspire a new generation of female footballers in both countries.
It is also expected to help to raise the profile of women's football in Asia.