Overview

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the UK as the only valid bidder for the 2035 Women’s World Cup during an address at UEFA’s Congress in Belgrade.
• The tournament will be hosted jointly by England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with England leading the bid effort.
• Spain, Portugal, and Morocco expressed initial interest in a joint bid, but procedural issues invalidated their submission.
• The 2035 tournament will mark the first Women’s World Cup hosted in the UK, building on the success of the 2022 Women’s Euros held in England.
• FIFA plans to expand the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams starting with the 2031 edition, reflecting its commitment to growing the global reach of women’s football.