Speaking after the launch of FFA's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cups in Canberra on Sunday, he said the boost the bid will give to the A-League will be massive - particularly for the next generation of players.

"Just because the bid process is enormous, it lifts the awareness and kids at a younger age are going to start looking at 2018 and 2022, and saying, 'Gee, I'd love to be playing that game'," he told au.fourfourtwo.com.

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"It has an impact right through the development side in terms of which sport they're going to play, and they'll want to work harder on their skills harder to make it through to the NYL and A-League.

"It will also showcase the stadiums and the A-League and will encourage other players from around the world to come play here."

Fraser echoed most comments after the launch on Sunday, saying the bid for a World Cup was a galvanising force for good.

"Probably for the first time ever, we're united as a nation collectively trying to win something for football," he said.

"That's testimony to the FFA over the last six years and now the states are saying 'Let's get behind this and help bring the greatest show on earth to Australia'.

"Seeing the progression of the sport in the country, I didn't think I'd see it when I first came here to play football 28 years ago."