Australia and New Zealand win race to host Women's World Cup in 2023

• Joint bid sees off challenge from Colombia
• Result confirmed by Fifa council vote

Australia and New Zealand have won the vote to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, despite the outsiders Colombia having tightened the race as the decision drew close.

The neighbouring nations ran a slick campaign that involved recruiting almost 800,000 public backers to its #AsOne team and a joint letter to the Fifa council from Australia's prime minister, Scott Morrison, and his New Zealand counterpart, Jacinda Ardern, two days before the vote that promised to create a profound and enduring legacy for the future of women's football within the region and beyond".