Brazil withdrew from consideration to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup because of financial uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mauricio Savarese of the Associated Press reported Monday the Brazilian Football Confederation also released a statement in support of fellow South American country Colombia to host the 2023 tournament. Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand are the other finalists.
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