The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.
The announcement comes after the FIFA Council’s decision to recommend that the 2035 tournament is hosted in Europe or Africa.
“Football is and always will be at the core of our country’s identity,” UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in a statement.
“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.”
