Commonwealth Bank has become an official supporter of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup ©Getty Images

Commonwealth Bank has become an official supporter of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and vowed to provide investment into women's football.

The deal has made the multinational institution one of the largest brand investors in women's sport in Australia.

"This is an exciting time for women's sport in Australia and around the world," Monique Macleod, Commonwealth Bank's group executive of marketing and corporate affairs, said.

"With 64 games taking place in Australia and New Zealand, the FIFA Women's World Cup is the biggest women's sporting event in the world.

"Following almost 25 years of investing in women's 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."

Commonwealth Bank and FIFA are aiming to give around 1,500 children the chance to go on the pitch before matches ©Getty Images
Commonwealth Bank and FIFA are aiming to give around 1,500 children the chance to go on the pitch before matches ©Getty Images

The two organisations have agreed to create initiatives including the CommBank FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Player Escort Programme, which aims to give 1,500 children aged between six and 10 the chance to join players on the pitch prior to matches.

Commonwealth Bank is also a partner of Football Australia and Cricket Australia.

"Through their investment in Australian football since 2021, Commonwealth Bank have demonstrated a genuine commitment to growing women's football participation, creating opportunities, and championing leadership," FIFA chief women's football officer Sarai Bareman said.

"These goals are closely aligned with the objectives of FIFA's own women's 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's football."