Japan had already chosen to host Slovenia over a number of other countries.

Slovenia's group matches will be played in the purpose-built 10,000-seater Okinawa Arena.

The World Cup will be hosted by three Asian countries together for the first time - the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia - and will run from 25th August to 10th September.

The top two teams from Europe and the Americas will qualify automatically for the Olympics in France next year.

Spain are the defending champions, having beaten Argentina in 2019.