Eight countries remain interested in hosting the 2023 Women s World Cup as they prepare to submit a bid book to FIFA later this year.
FIFA confirmed the eight-strong shortlist for the tournament, which will be the first finals to feature 32 teams.
Japan are the only former champions to register a continued interest, while Brazil who hosted the 2014 men s World Cup are also on the list alongside Australia.
There is further South American representation from Argentina and Colombia. New Zealand and 2010 men s hosts South Africa are set to make a bid, too.
South Korea is the final country in contention, although the Korea Football As
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sociation has expressed its interest in a joint bid with North Korea.
There had been a record 10 interested …