The Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson has held discussions with Football Federation Australia's Chief Executive Officer Ben Buckley.

"The Northern Territory also has strong trade, business and political links with Asia, which stand us in good stead to encourage those nations to help bring the premier World Game to Australia.

 "This is a historic bid that will benefit the entire nation, and the Northern Territory stands ready to help in any way we can," said Mr Henderson.

Mr Henderson said the Northern Territory had the facilities, the will and the grassroots backing to support the bid.

"I had a very positive discussion with Mr Buckley about how the Territory might help Australia's bid - from hosting acclimatisation games to lobbying Asian nations to support the bid.

"Mr Buckley has said he wants to visit the Territory to further our discussions.

"While we are a small jurisdiction, football has an incredible following and is the number one participation sport for young Territorians.

"We certainly have the facilities to support a World Cup bid. Our $7.5 million Football Stadium at Larrakia Park has hosted an international match and Hyundai A-League exhibition games, with the most recent being last week's match between Adelaide United and the North Queensland Fury."

Sports Minister Karl Hampton said the Territory also had excellent sports sciences and services at Northern Territory Institute of Sport.

"The Territory has significant experience in hosting international competitions through our biennial Arafura Games. This year's Games attracted seven international football teams, including England and Japan," Mr Hampton said.