The South Australian government has reversed an earlier decision not to get involved in Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup and will now support it.

When the idea to host one of the highest profile sports tournaments in the world was mooted, the absence of Adelaide as a potential venue for games was a major disappointment for the SA soccer community and football fans in general.

But in an announcement timed to coincide with Tuesday's Matildas v Chile game at Coopers Stadium, South Australian premier Steven Marshall committed the state government to support the bid.

Outgoing Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop said he was delighted that South Australia had aligned itself with the plan.