The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, having submitted the only valid bid for the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed this development during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, stating, “We received one bid for 2031 and one bid—one valid bid I should add—for 2035. The 2035 bid is from Europe, from the home nations.”
The joint bid involves England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking the first time the Women’s World Cup would be hosted across all four nations. This event would also represent the first major FIFA tournament in the UK since England hosted the men’s World Cup in 1966. Mark Bullingham, Chief Executive of the English Football Association, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “We are honoured to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035. Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special.”
The bidding process saw potential competition from a joint proposal by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, discrepancies in their submission led to their bid being deemed invalid. Specifically, the Portuguese Football Association’s expression of interest did not mention Morocco, leading to confusion and ultimately rendering the bid non-compliant.
FIFA’s decision to allocate the 2035 tournament to Europe or Africa aligns with its rotational hosting policy. The formal approval of the UK’s hosting rights is expected during FIFA’s 76th Congress in 2026, following the submission of a comprehensive proposal by the end of this year.
In related developments, the United States has emerged as the sole bidder for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, potentially in collaboration with other CONCACAF nations. This aligns with FIFA’s strategy to expand the global reach of women’s football, with plans to increase the tournament’s participating teams from 32 to 48 by 2031.
The UK’s successful bid reflects the growing prominence of women’s football in the region, bolstered by England’s recent achievements, including reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hosting the 2035 tournament is anticipated to further elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a new generation of players and fans across the UK.
The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, having submitted the only valid bid for the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed this development during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, stating, “We received one bid for 2031 and one bid—one valid bid I should add—for 2035. The 2035 bid is from Europe, from the home nations.”
The joint bid involves England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking the first time the Women’s World Cup would be hosted across all four nations. This event would also represent the first major FIFA tournament in the UK since England hosted the men’s World Cup in 1966. Mark Bullingham, Chief Executive of the English Football Association, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “We are honoured to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035. Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special.”
The bidding process saw potential competition from a joint proposal by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, discrepancies in their submission led to their bid being deemed invalid. Specifically, the Portuguese Football Association’s expression of interest did not mention Morocco, leading to confusion and ultimately rendering the bid non-compliant.
FIFA’s decision to allocate the 2035 tournament to Europe or Africa aligns with its rotational hosting policy. The formal approval of the UK’s hosting rights is expected during FIFA’s 76th Congress in 2026, following the submission of a comprehensive proposal by the end of this year.
In related developments, the United States has emerged as the sole bidder for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, potentially in collaboration with other CONCACAF nations. This aligns with FIFA’s strategy to expand the global reach of women’s football, with plans to increase the tournament’s participating teams from 32 to 48 by 2031.
The UK’s successful bid reflects the growing prominence of women’s football in the region, bolstered by England’s recent achievements, including reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hosting the 2035 tournament is anticipated to further elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a new generation of players and fans across the UK.
UK Set to Host 2035 Women’s World Cup as Sole Bidder.The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, having submitted the only valid bid for the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed this development during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, stating, “We received one bid for 2031 and one bid—one valid bid I should add—for 2035. The 2035 bid is from Europe, from the home nations.”
The joint bid involves England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking the first time the Women’s World Cup would be hosted across all four nations. This event would also represent the first major FIFA tournament in the UK since England hosted the men’s World Cup in 1966. Mark Bullingham, Chief Executive of the English Football Association, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “We are honoured to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035. Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special.”
The bidding process saw potential competition from a joint proposal by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, discrepancies in their submission led to their bid being deemed invalid. Specifically, the Portuguese Football Association’s expression of interest did not mention Morocco, leading to confusion and ultimately rendering the bid non-compliant.
FIFA’s decision to allocate the 2035 tournament to Europe or Africa aligns with its rotational hosting policy. The formal approval of the UK’s hosting rights is expected during FIFA’s 76th Congress in 2026, following the submission of a comprehensive proposal by the end of this year
In related developments, the United States has emerged as the sole bidder for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, potentially in collaboration with other CONCACAF nations. This aligns with FIFA’s strategy to expand the global reach of women’s football, with plans to increase the tournament’s participating teams from 32 to 48 by 2031.
The UK’s successful bid reflects the growing prominence of women’s football in the region, bolstered by England’s recent achievements, including reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hosting the 2035 tournament is anticipated to further elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a new generation of players and fans across the UK.
The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, having submitted the only valid bid for the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed this development during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, stating, “We received one bid for 2031 and one bid—one valid bid I should add—for 2035. The 2035 bid is from Europe, from the home nations.”
The joint bid involves England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking the first time the Women’s World Cup would be hosted across all four nations. This event would also represent the first major FIFA tournament in the UK since England hosted the men’s World Cup in 1966. Mark Bullingham, Chief Executive of the English Football Association, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, stating, “We are honoured to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035. Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special.”
The bidding process saw potential competition from a joint proposal by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, discrepancies in their submission led to their bid being deemed invalid. Specifically, the Portuguese Football Association’s expression of interest did not mention Morocco, leading to confusion and ultimately rendering the bid non-compliant.
FIFA’s decision to allocate the 2035 tournament to Europe or Africa aligns with its rotational hosting policy. The formal approval of the UK’s hosting rights is expected during FIFA’s 76th Congress in 2026, following the submission of a comprehensive proposal by the end of this year.
In related developments, the United States has emerged as the sole bidder for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, potentially in collaboration with other CONCACAF nations. This aligns with FIFA’s strategy to expand the global reach of women’s football, with plans to increase the tournament’s participating teams from 32 to 48 by 2031.
The UK’s successful bid reflects the growing prominence of women’s football in the region, bolstered by England’s recent achievements, including reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Hosting the 2035 tournament is anticipated to further elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a new generation of players and fans across the UK.
