The United Kingdom has included the proposed new Old Trafford stadium in its official bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, marking a significant step in the country’s campaign to bring the global tournament back to its shores. The venue, which is still undergoing redevelopment planning, had been left out of the list for the 2028 UEFA European Championship but has now been placed among the 22 stadiums proposed for the World Cup bid.
The joint plan from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland currently faces no competing bids, positioning the UK as a strong favourite ahead of the FIFA congress vote expected in 2026. Organisers have highlighted the breadth of facilities across the four nations, with both established and emerging stadium projects forming part of the submission.
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Among the notable venues are Wembley Stadium, which is expected to stage the final, and Birmingham City’s forthcoming Sports Quarter Stadium. Windsor Park in Belfast, Villa Park in Birmingham, and the American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove are part of the list. Ashton Gate in Bristol, Cardiff City Stadium and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Easter Road in Edinburgh, and Hampden Park in Glasgow also feature prominently.
In England, several major grounds have been identified, including Elland Road in Leeds, Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, and Chelsea’s new stadium in London. Emirates Stadium, Selhurst Park, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Wembley form the London cluster, strengthening the city’s role as a key hub in the bid. The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, St James’ Park in Newcastle, City Ground in Nottingham, Stadium of Light in Sunderland, the redeveloped Old Trafford in Trafford, and Stok Cae Ras in Wrexham round out the selection.
With a mix of modern arenas and historic grounds, the UK aims to present a compelling case for hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup, underscoring both its football heritage and its readiness to deliver a world-class tournament.
