UK Unveils Ambitious Women's Football World Cup Bid with 15 Cities, 22 Stadiums
The UK has thrown its hat into the ring as a host nation for the 2035 Women's World Cup, submitting an ambitious bid that includes 15 potential host cities and 22 proposed stadiums. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have come together to make a joint bid, with each country contributing its unique cultural and sporting identity to the cause.
According to Ellen White, leading goalscorer for the Lionesses, the experience of hosting major international events like the Olympics has given her a glimpse into what it means to be part of something bigger than herself. "We felt it in the Olympics in 2012... Seeing all the different nations, the cultures, the diversity, the inclusivity, was really special," she said.
The bid boasts some of the UK's most recognizable cities and stadiums, with 16 of the proposed venues located in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland. Fifteen host cities are potential venues, including Birmingham City and Manchester United, with a new Chelsea stadium also being considered for development.
The Football Association's CEO, Mark Bullingham, hailed the bid as a "confident statement" that showcases the UK's passion for women's football. With 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed match venue, the UK believes it has the potential to host a tournament that will bring the entire country together.
In stark contrast to previous attempts to host major international events, interest from clubs and local councils in hosting matches is running high. "This time they've been really keen to be a part of it," Bullingham said, highlighting the growth of women's football as a key factor behind the UK's bid.
The US, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are also bidding for the 2031 Women's World Cup, while Brazil will host the 2027 tournament. The final decision will be made at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026.
The UK has thrown its hat into the ring as a host nation for the 2035 Women's World Cup, submitting an ambitious bid that includes 15 potential host cities and 22 proposed stadiums. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have come together to make a joint bid, with each country contributing its unique cultural and sporting identity to the cause.
According to Ellen White, leading goalscorer for the Lionesses, the experience of hosting major international events like the Olympics has given her a glimpse into what it means to be part of something bigger than herself. "We felt it in the Olympics in 2012... Seeing all the different nations, the cultures, the diversity, the inclusivity, was really special," she said.
The bid boasts some of the UK's most recognizable cities and stadiums, with 16 of the proposed venues located in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland. Fifteen host cities are potential venues, including Birmingham City and Manchester United, with a new Chelsea stadium also being considered for development.
The Football Association's CEO, Mark Bullingham, hailed the bid as a "confident statement" that showcases the UK's passion for women's football. With 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed match venue, the UK believes it has the potential to host a tournament that will bring the entire country together.
In stark contrast to previous attempts to host major international events, interest from clubs and local councils in hosting matches is running high. "This time they've been really keen to be a part of it," Bullingham said, highlighting the growth of women's football as a key factor behind the UK's bid.
The US, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are also bidding for the 2031 Women's World Cup, while Brazil will host the 2027 tournament. The final decision will be made at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026.
, with all four home nations coming together to make a joint effort. it's great to see ellie white sharing her insights from the olympics - having hosted those games must have given her a good sense of what it takes to host on a big scale! and i'm loving the fact that 15 cities are being considered, including some amazing stadiums like the new chelsea one 
. the growth of women's football in the uk is definitely a key factor behind this bid - fingers crossed they can pull it off! 
. gotta give props to ellie white for her experience from the olympics, she sounds like a total pro 
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They're putting their money (and stadiums) where their mouth is, and I am HERE. FOR. IT! 
The fact that they're involving all four home nations makes it a super diverse and inclusive event โ and I love how Ellen White mentioned the Olympics experience as an inspiration for this! 
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are going to bring their A-game (pun intended) and make this tournament one to remember. Chelsea stadium being considered? Yaaas, please do it!! 
. It's amazing to see the growth of women's football being a key factor behind this bid 
. Let's hope they get the nod from Fifa in 2026 
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They're proposing an insane 15 cities and 22 stadiums, that's a lot of amazing football being played all over the country 
๏ธ. I mean, can you imagine watching a match at Chelsea Stadium or Manchester United's new stadium? 
The stats are looking good too - with 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed match venue, they're basically saying it'll be a global event 
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. And with clubs and local councils on board, it's clear that this bid isn't just about hosting an event, it's about creating a movement 
. So if the UK wins this bid, expect those numbers to skyrocket even more! 
. and let's be real, the us is prob gonna win it anyway 
and thats not all they got ellie white from england said it felt amazing hosting olympics in 2012 & seeing all these diff cultures n stuff was really special 
I mean, who needs that much infrastructure for one tournament? It's just going to be a huge drain on resources and probably lead to some logistical nightmares. And what about the fans who can't attend every match? They're going to have to deal with travel and accommodation costs and whatnot... it's just too much 
. And with so many countries bidding, it's anyone's game. I'm also wondering if the UK's diverse cities and culture will really come together seamlessly for 22 days straight 
. i think it's really cool that there are 15 potential host cities, including some of the most famous ones like birmingham city and london 
. Bring on the excitement and let's get ready for some top-notch female football! 
they're doing 15 cities and 22 stadiums which is already kinda crazy lol what's next? we need more women's football teams to participate it's about time the world recognizes how amazing women's footy is