The United Kingdom has confirmed its bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup. This joint effort involves England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Organizers announced on Friday that 22 stadiums are part of the proposal. These include Manchester United’s planned “New Old Trafford.”
Old Trafford was not selected for the 2028 men’s European Championship. Its redevelopment plans are also still in the early stages. However, the stadium will still be considered for the 2035 tournament. This applies even if the proposed new construction has not yet begun.
The UK’s joint bid currently faces no competition. Official approval could come at a FIFA congress in 2026. If successful, it would mark only the second World Cup held in the United Kingdom. England hosted the men’s tournament back in 1966.
Other major venues are set to feature in the bid. These include Birmingham City’s proposed new stadium and Wembley. Wembley Stadium is widely expected to host the final match.
Proposed Stadiums for the 2035 Women’s World Cup
In total, 22 stadiums have been confirmed for the bid. Sixteen are in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland. The full list includes:
- Windsor Park, Belfast
- Sports Quarter Stadium, Birmingham
- Villa Park, Birmingham
- American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove
- Ashton Gate, Bristol
- Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff
- Easter Road, Edinburgh
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
- Elland Road, Leeds
- Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
- Chelsea Stadium, London
- Emirates Stadium, London
- Selhurst Park, London
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- St James’ Park, Newcastle
- City Ground, Nottingham
- Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- Old Trafford, Trafford
- Stok Cae Ras, Wrexham
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