The Home Nations have announced their intention to submit an expression of interest to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will collectively submit an expression of interest to FIFA for the United Kingdom to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035.
The announcement comes following the recommendation by the FIFA Council that the 2035 edition be hosted in Europe or Africa. The 2031 tournament has been recomment to be held in CAF or CONCACAF-affiliated nations.
There is widespread support for the bid across the United Kingdom, including Prime Minter Keir Starmer who said: “Football is and always will be at the core of our country’s identity. 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.”
The declaration of interests for both editions will be submitted in the first quarter of this year with the bids being entered in the fourth quarter. It is anticipated that the decisions will be made at the 76th FIFA Congress in the second quarter of 2026.
It was also anounced the the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will take place in Poland from 5-27 September.
