Gianni Infantino says United Kingdom has made the only 'valid bid' to host 2035 Women's World Cup
Updated 03/04/2025 at 16:31 GMT+1
The United Kingdom looks set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup after Gianni Infantino revealed that England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have made the only "valid" bid to hold the tournament. Infantino also revealed that the USA has made a bid to host the competition in 2031 alongside other members of CONCACAF during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade.
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Gianni Infantino has revealed that the United Kingdom has made the only "valid" bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup during the UEFA Congress in Belgrade.
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales now look set to co-host the tournament after their respective associations submitted a joint expression of interest to hold the competition last month.
The FIFA president added that the United States of America has made the only bid to host the tournament in 2031.
He noted there is potential for the USA to hold the tournament alongside other members of CONCACAF on Thursday.
"We can also confirm that as part of the bidding process we received one bid for 2031 and one bid, valid bid I should add, for 2035," he said.
"The 2031 bid is from the United States of America and potentially some other CONCACAF members together.
"The 2035 bid is from Europe, from The Home Nations."
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Brazil will host the next Women's World Cup in 2027, four years on from the 2023 edition of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
Infantino's announcement means the UK bid will be unopposed when the final decision is voted through at the FIFA Congress next year.
Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup after beating England 1-0 in the final in Sydney.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed the bid to host the tournament in 2035.
"Football is and always will be at the core of our country's identity," he said.
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"Whether we watch on TV, play at the weekends like I do, or simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere in the pub, it brings communities together like little else.
"That pride was on full display when England hosted UEFA Women's Euro 2022.
"It not only showed the best of our nation to the world but inspired a generation of girls into the game, all whilst boosting the economy.
"The FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 on home turf would be another monumental moment in our sporting history, driving growth and leaving a lasting legacy. The FAs' intention to bid has my government's full support."
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