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Commonwealth Bank signs on as FIFA (www.FIFA.com<\/a>) Women\u2019s World Cup 2023\u2122 Official Supporter<\/em>; Commonwealth Bank the largest brand investor in women\u2019s sport in Australia<\/em>; CommBank FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 Player Escort Programme to be launched <\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n FIFA has today announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023\u2122 Official Supporter for next year\u2019s tournament, with the bank further affirming its commitment and investment into women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n By supporting the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, Commonwealth Bank becomes one of the largest brand investors in women\u2019s sport in Australia \u2013 which only further highlights the growth and trajectory of the game not only locally, but across the globe.<\/p>\n CommBank and FIFA will work together on many initiatives and activations as the countdown to the largest women\u2019s sporting event on the planet continues, most notably the CommBank FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 Player Escort Programme, which will see 1,500 children aged 6-10 accompany players onto the pitch before matches in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.<\/p>\n Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women\u2019s Football Officer, said:<\/p>\n \u201cThrough their investment in Australian football since 2021, Commonwealth Bank have demonstrated a genuine commitment to growing women\u2019s football participation, creating opportunities, and championing leadership. These goals are closely aligned with the objectives of FIFA\u2019s own women\u2019s football strategy, so this partnership truly is an exceptional fit. We look forward to working closely with Commonwealth Bank over the coming months as together we aim to inspire kids and communities through the power of women\u2019s football.\u201d<\/p>\n Monique Macleod, Group Executive Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank, said:<\/p>\n \u201cThis is an exciting time for women\u2019s sport in Australia and around the world. With 64 games taking place in Australia and New Zealand, the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup is the biggest women\u2019s sporting event in the world. Following almost 25 years of investing in women\u2019s sport through our partnerships with Football Australia and Cricket Australia, this partnership reinforces our commitment to supporting Australian football from the grassroots to the elite level.\u201d<\/p>\n Sam Kerr OAM, Captain of the Matildas, Australia\u2019s senior women\u2019s national football team, said:<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I was growing up, women\u2019s football didn\u2019t have the visibility and support it has today. To have a partner like CommBank supporting the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 shows how far we\u2019ve come. I want to use the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023 as a way to show all Australian girls that they can achieve great things through football.\u201d<\/p>\n Under the arrangement ASB in New Zealand will be actively involved in leveraging the rights in Aotearoa New Zealand.<\/p>\n Single match passes for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 are now on sale at FIFA.com\/Tickets (https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3E2HvUz<\/a>).<\/p>\n For all other information regarding the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, please visit FIFA.com\/BeyondGreatness (https:\/\/fifa.fans\/3tsbNLI<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n