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Australia and New Zealand will display national flags at the World Cup

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The Australian and New Zealand football federations, which jointly host the Women's World Cup starting on July 20, have announced that FIFA has authorized the display of the flags of the two maritime nations' indigenous peoples during the tournament.

Confederations “all official flags of Australia, the official flag of New Zealand and Maori National Flag“, will fly in the stadiums along with the flags of the thirty countries competing in the World Cup.

“FIFA's confirmation that all official Australian flags will fly during the Women's World Cup is an important moment for all Australians, especially For First Nations people”, Football Australia managing director James Johnson revealed in the note.

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There is a reason for the display of all official flags of the host countries Recommendation of the Cultural Advisory Committee It seeks to ensure the “engagement and inclusion” of its indigenous communities at “all points” of the tournament.

“Hosting the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup provides an opportunity to shape how the tournament develops and interacts with its hosts in future editions, in particular, The rights of indigenous peoples around the world“said New Zealand Football managing director Andrew Bracknell.

He said flying the Māori national flag alongside the official flags of the 32 participating countries was a “powerful symbol”. Partnership between the Crown and MāoriThe basis of New Zealand”.

2023 Women's Soccer World Cup Next will start on 20th July It will run concurrently in Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia until August 20.

After the official opening, New Zealand will face NorwayMeanwhile the Australian 'Matildas' take on Ireland in the women's football festival opener.

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