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Australia-New Zealand bid to co-host 2023 Women's World Cup boosted as Japan pulls out

Australia and New Zealand are one step closer to co-hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup after Japan officially pulled out of the race.

The Japan Football Association announced on Monday night it would follow Brazil in pulling out of the running for the tournament, leaving just Colombia and the joint Australia-New Zealand bid as the remaining candidates.

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