The FIFA Women’s World Cup is drawer nearer with one of the best feminine gamers on the planet set to descend on Australia and New Zealand.
The momentous occasion will kick off on July 20 with the host nations getting proceedings underway.
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New Zealand will sq. off in opposition to Norway in Group Some time Australia will go head-to-head with Ireland in Group B.
But earlier than the primary whistle blows and the video games get underway, the World Cup is ready to take over a Sydney icon.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will flip right into a pageant of soccer to mark 25 days to go earlier than the official kick-off of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
An occasion run by Destination NSW will see the long-lasting landmark turn out to be a celebration of soccer, tradition, group whereas being a free occasion for the general public to attend.
“Football unites the world, and this month on the famous,” FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura stated in an announcement.
“Sydney Harbour Bridge the power of our game to bring people together will once again be showcased.
“This FIFA Women’s World Cup will truly be a unique event and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With its thriving culture and world-class experiences, Sydney is a fantastic location to celebrate the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the perfect setting to rally and unite our communities and create an enticing and distinctive experience that truly goes Beyond Greatness!”
The occasion will see the bridge closed on Sunday, June 25 from 4am till 10:30am (AEST). Fans are invited to be part of the historic occasion right here.
Legendary sports activities broadcaster Bruce McAvaney, who will co-host Channel 7s protection of the World Cup, alongside Mel McLaughlin, stated the legacy created by the match would rival that of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
“Sydney was a pivotal point in women’s sport. Women’s water polo wasn’t played at the Olympics until our girls got down to the airport and commissioned the IOC to change those rules, then that magic Monday night with Cathy Freeman carrying the nation on her shoulders,” McAvaney stated.
“Her whole career was defined in 50 seconds, it was extraordinary that she could hold her nerve and do what she did and that’s a bit what these Matildas are going to go through.
“As big as we feel it is today, several weeks out, we don’t actually realise how big it is going to be.”
For additional data or to register to be a part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup x Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrations, go to: https://www.intix.com.au/event/fifa-wwc-unity-celebration.
Source: www.news.com.au
