Can the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup leave a legacy for the potential Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France was watched by a record 1.12 billion viewers, and that figure could double by 2023 when Australia and New Zealand co-host what will be the biggest Women’s World Cup.

The tournament will debut an expanded format of 32 teams, up from 24, making it arguably the biggest sporting event held in Australia since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

“When FIFA rolls into town, they don’t do things by half,” said Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football, Sarah Walsh.

“We’ll see the benefits of that long after the actual tournament is delivered beyond 2023.”

With Brisbane in the box seat to host the 2032 Olympic games, Walsh believes some of the strategies outlined in FFA’s Legacy 23 plan could provide a blueprint…