Australia and New Zealand have unveiled a joint bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The two Oceanian neighbors launched their bid on Friday, with both countries promising to amplify women's football across Asia and Oceania.

The Football Federation Australia (FFA) and New Zealand Football (NZF) officially submitted their proposal to FIFA's headquarters in Zurich before announcing the co-hosting plans in Melbourne at AAMI stadium earlier today.

This has become the first-ever co-confederation bid in the history of the tournament and the 2023 edition will be the first women's tournament to have a 32-nation format.

With strong support from both governments, Australian Federal Minister for Youth and Sport Richard Colbeck promises that the Trans-Tasman World Cup would not only deliver world-class venues but also help to highlight the local region's vibrant and diverse footballing communities.

He said, "Our bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup strongly aligns with the Australian government's commitment to inspire more girls and women to participate in sport and increase their physical activity for better health and well-being."

"Australia and New Zealand have a successful history of both staging and co-hosting major international sporting events. We have the infrastructure, expertise and enthusiasm to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup."

Meanwhile, New Zealand's Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson added, "It has been no surprise to see the football community, stadiums, host cities and states across our two countries embrace this bid."