Matildas legend Sarah Walsh discusses Australia’s Women’s World Cup bid, after the federal government announced bold plans to bring the tournament to Australia in 2023 this week.

Walsh addresses what the tournament would mean for grassroots football and the ‘Elephant in the room’ of the failed Australian bid for the 2018/22 Men’s World Cup as well as the possibility of a full hone and away W-League fixture in season 2017-18.