Unprecedented! 9 countries want to host 2023 Women’s World Cup


A record nine countries have told Fifa they want to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa have formally declared their interest.

A joint bid for the tournament could also be made by North and South Korea.

World football’s governing body said each Football Association had until 16 April this year to submit its bidding registration.

“Fifa will implement a fair and transparent process, which will include a clear evaluation model as well as a concrete commitment to sustainability and human rights,” said a statement.

“The result of each ballot and the related votes by the members of the Fifa Council will be open and made public.”

England will host the next Women’s European Championship in 2021, having been the only bidder.

The 2019 World Cup takes place in France between 7 June and 7 July.

Meanwhile, Wales will be without injured trio Ethan Ampadu, Sam Vokes and Tom Lawrence for their opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia in Cardiff on Sunday.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss Wednesday’s friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Wrexham.

But manager Ryan Giggs confirmed Ramsey will be available to face Slovakia.

David Brooks, Daniel James and James Lawrence should be fit despite training separately from the main squad.

Wales have been training at Manchester United’s Carrington base. Although Ramsey was not taking part in Tuesday’s session, he was at the ground for treatment.

“Aaron’s just got a slight knock to his thigh, so we’re just monitoring that. He should be OK for the weekend. He won’t be involved tomorrow,” Giggs said.

“They [Ampadu, Lawrence and Vokes] have got different injuries. Ethan’s got a slight back strain.

“Tom Lawrence, I was at the game, took a blow to his other ankle. He was struggling with one ankle, then got a knock on the other ankle.

“And Vokesy’s been struggling with his groin, came back on the weekend, played 70 minutes and just felt it again. So the three of them are unavailable.”

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