On 3 April 2025, FIFA confirmed that the UK is the sole bidder to host the FIFA women’s world cup 2035. I can now confirm that, on 28 November 2025, the four home nations football associations submitted their joint bid to host the tournament, supported by the UK Government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern Ireland Executive.
The Government are committed to hosting major sporting events with pride and impact, with the FIFA women’s world cup being the largest major sporting event the UK has never previously hosted. As the Prime Minister set out in March 2025, hosting this tournament would provide another monumental moment in our sporting history, driving growth, uniting communities and enhancing the UK’s soft power. With the inclusion of prospective host cities and stadia across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland within the bid, we will ensure that the socioeconomic benefits of hosting are felt in every corner of the country.
As the largest single sport women’s event in the world, the FIFA women’s world cup would act as the culmination of this Government’s decade of change for women’s and girls’ sport. From our significant investment in new and upgraded grassroots sports facilities, to our independent expert-led review of the curriculum to ensure all children can engage in PE and sport, we are committed to showcasing the UK as a world leader in all aspects of women’s and girls’ sport by 2035.
Following a thorough evaluation process of the UK-wide bid, FIFA congress is expected to make a decision on the hosts for the 2035 tournament in April 2026.
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