In a major announcement at a UEFA congress in Belgrade, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, having submitted the only valid bid for the tournament. The home nations—including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—expressed their interest in March. According to FIFA's rotation rules, the event must be hosted in either Europe or Africa, making the UK’s candidacy particularly prominent.
Recent developments also saw Spain exploring a joint bid with Portugal and Morocco, but the deadline for submissions closed with the UK's proposal as the sole entry. Infantino highlighted the importance of such tournaments in promoting women's football globally. "Today I can confirm as part of the bidding process that we received one bid for 2031 and one valid bid for 2035," he stated, noting that the US is set to host the 2031 edition.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham expressed excitement about the bid, stating, "We are honored to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035." He acknowledged that the effort to create a compelling proposal is underway, with formal submissions due by the end of the year. A confirmation vote will take place during the FIFA congress in 2026.
The upcoming Women’s World Cup in 2031 will also see a notable expansion with a 48-team format, increasing from 32 in 2027. If the UK’s bid is accepted, it will mark the second time the World Cup has been hosted in the home nations, following the 1966 men's tournament in England. As preparations advance, the focus shifts to crafting an exceptional proposal for this landmark event in women’s sports.
Recent developments also saw Spain exploring a joint bid with Portugal and Morocco, but the deadline for submissions closed with the UK's proposal as the sole entry. Infantino highlighted the importance of such tournaments in promoting women's football globally. "Today I can confirm as part of the bidding process that we received one bid for 2031 and one valid bid for 2035," he stated, noting that the US is set to host the 2031 edition.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham expressed excitement about the bid, stating, "We are honored to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035." He acknowledged that the effort to create a compelling proposal is underway, with formal submissions due by the end of the year. A confirmation vote will take place during the FIFA congress in 2026.
The upcoming Women’s World Cup in 2031 will also see a notable expansion with a 48-team format, increasing from 32 in 2027. If the UK’s bid is accepted, it will mark the second time the World Cup has been hosted in the home nations, following the 1966 men's tournament in England. As preparations advance, the focus shifts to crafting an exceptional proposal for this landmark event in women’s sports.
