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Indigenous communities embraced at Women's World Cup, but will support continue?
Maori perform a traditional welcome ceremony ahead of the Women's World Cup Group G soccer match between Argentina and Sweden in Hamilton, New Zealand, Wednesday, August 2, 2023

MORE than any previous tournament, the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has leaned into both including and showcasing the Indigenous cultures of both nations.

For some Indigenous groups, though, there’s not enough commitment to a more lasting legacy.

This Women’s World Cup was the first hosted by two countries. Fifa, led by a panel of six Indigenous women, worked with both countries to make sure the Australia’s First Nations and New Zealand’s Maori cultures were included.

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