Saudi Arabia Eyes Hosting 2035 Women's World Cup

Country Faces Criticism Over Human Rights Record as Women's Team Prepares for Competition; England Also Considers 2035 Bid

Saudi Arabia has formally lodged a bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, following its already proposed bid for the men's 2034 World Cup.
The Saudi women's football team, formed in 2022, is being prepared to compete at the level of the World Cup by 2035.
Australia has expressed interest in hosting the 2034 men's World Cup following the success of the Women's World Cup they co-hosted with New Zealand.
The 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, while the 2030 tournament will be staged in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Both Saudi Arabia and Australia are currently in the bidding process for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2026.
Saudi Arabia's interest in hosting the World Cup has drawn criticism due to the country's human rights record, especially with regards to women's rights and the penal system.