A report in the Fairfax media claims the issue of funding stadia and their upgrades is yet to be resolved with state and federal governments dithering over the issue of who'll pay for what. 

All bidding nations must submit a ''bid agreement'' on December 11, outlining plans for at least 12 venues that meet FIFA's criteria for a World Cup venue.

Colosimo has told au.fourfourtwo.com that a World Cup will be so significant to the national and state economies that he is in no doubt that when push comes to shove; any funding issues over stadia won't derail the bid.

"When it comes to the crunch, I don't think the federal government or any state governments wouldn't want the World Cup here," he said.

"It's a huge project with a lot of outlays but there are so many benefits, from jobs created to the amount of facilities that can be used forever for the whole nation, not just in football, the numbers that we've seen in terms of revenue. From the cost to the return, everyone can benefit.
"That's why I'm not too concerned about the article."

Colosimo added that there wasn't any issue with other codes secretly hoping FFA's bid to host the World Cup fails. He said all the codes are set to benefit in some way with upgraded facilities at stadia and new and upgraded training facilities.

"If you look at the way the structure is right now, everyone uses everyone's facilities. Our stadium the SFS is shared by four different teams and codes for instance," he said.

"I don't there is that [the jealousy]. Everyone is going to benefit. That's the great thing. Take the training facilities could be used by numerous clubs.

"That's just a bit of media talk. I don't think anyone would not want it here."

More info on Australia's bid can be found at http://www.australia2018-2022.com.au/