Football Australia described the decision as an 'important moment for all Australians, particularly First Nations people'.
It's the first time such a decision has been made at a World Cup.Indigenous flags of Australia and New Zealand will be flown at all Women's World Cup games, after football's governing body FIFA approved a request from Australian and New Zealand football organisations.Australia's national flag, the Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag will be displayed at the 35 matches played in Australia.
Football Australia chief executive officer James Johnson described the approval as an "important moment for all Australians, particularly First Nations people". "Flying Tino Rangatiratanga at the tournament alongside the official country flag is a powerful symbol." The game's governing body has already confirmed one of the eight armbands available for captains to wear at this month's tournament is a red 'Unite for Indigenous Peoples' option.
"For me, obviously, I'm proud of our culture and our First Nations people in the country," Simon told reporters on Monday.
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