Brazil to train in Caboolture for 2023 FIFA Women‘s World Cup

One of soccer’s heavyweights will be based at Moreton Bay for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in a major boost for the sport in the region.

One of world football’s powerhouses will call Moreton Bay home at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in a major boost for the sport in the region.

Brazil, known as the ‘Canarinhas’ will be based at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex Football Precinct, the home of the Caboolture Sports Football Club, for the whole tournament hosted by Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 23, 2023.

The move has delighted club president Paul Shorter with the Canarinhas to train at the club and also host several community programs and an open training session with some lucky fans.

“To have a team of their calibre here in Burpengary is completely out of this world and it’s one that the whole club is excited for,” Shorter said.

Brazil’s women's team will call Moreton Bay home during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Picture: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

“To have the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Australian soil is one thing but to have one of the best teams in the world here is something that will give our juniors something to aspire to.

“It’ll be a huge boost to our club so we can grow our membership and especially to grow the women’s game even further, which is a huge priority for us.

“I’d like to thank Moreton Bay Regional Council and FIFA for making this a reality.”

Mayor Peter Flannery said Council has been in long discussions with FIFA about this arrangement and he was very grateful for the region to get this opportunity.

“If I could dance, I’d be doing the samba right now because this is one of the most exciting sports announcements we’ve had in a year full of great sporting announcements for Moreton Bay,” Mayor Flannery said.

The Caboolture Sports Football Club in the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex will play host to training sessions and community engagement from the Brazilian team.

“Brazil is synonymous with the ‘beautiful game’, so to have arguably the world’s biggest football powerhouse call Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex home for the duration of the tournament is an incredible honour and one that I’m so excited to see in person.

“It proves to me that our community facilities are of a world-class standard, which is no accident.

“The Brazilian team will play against fellow heavyweights France in Brisbane on July 28, so Moreton Bay locals can grab tickets to show their support for our new second team.

“So I hope the whole of Moreton Bay can adopt the blue and yellow of Brazil next year when the Canarhinas come to stay, as we look forward to another exciting year of sport in Moreton Bay.”

Mayor Flannery said Council was strategically investing in world class sporting facilities for local clubs and hoped today’s announcement would inspire the next generation of Matildas and Socceroos to sign up.

“So our whole region has reason to be proudly shouting gooooooal,” he said.