Australia-New Zealand Women's World Cup bid boosted after Japan 'withdraws'
by Elias Visontay in Sydney from on (#54W1D)
Japanese media reports country has decided against hosting 2023 competition, leaving only Colombia and joint Australia-NZ bid in the running
Australia and New Zealand's joint bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup has taken a significant step forward amid reports on Monday its main rival Japan has withdrawn its bid.
Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights on Thursday, Japanese news outlet Kyodo is reporting the Japanese Football Association will meet on Monday evening and is expected to announce the decision to withdraw from the running.
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