Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium has been included in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. The current form of the stadium will still be considered if redevelopment plans do not come to fruition. In total, 22 stadiums are set to feature in the tournament, including Birmingham City's planned new Powerhouse Stadium and Wembley, which is likely to host the final.
From 2031, the Women's World Cup will require 15 stadiums, with a format similar to the men's tournament that requires 16. The tournament will involve 104 matches over 39 days and will be contested by 48 teams. A joint statement from the CEOs of The FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA, and FA of Wales stated that the bid has the power to "turbo charge" women's football in the UK and globally.
If selected, Old Trafford would not have to undergo significant redevelopment as it was deemed sufficient for FIFA evaluation. Manchester United announced plans for a new stadium in March, with completion expected in five years. However, further progress on this project is needed before any decisions are made about hosting the tournament.
FIFA will hold on-site visits in February and publish an evaluation report in March, after which a potential host vote may be held in April. The UK bid remains the only contender for the 2035 Women's World Cup, so it would appear to be a formality at this stage. However, venues are not yet set in stone and there is no specific deadline for making any final decisions.
The process for selecting host stadiums has taken longer than expected for previous tournaments, with the men's World Cup finals being announced four years before the event and two years before the 2023 tournament. For a larger expanded format like the Women's World Cup, venue selection may come earlier. However, it is still likely to be at least five years until a final decision is made about which stadiums will host the 2035 tournament.
From 2031, the Women's World Cup will require 15 stadiums, with a format similar to the men's tournament that requires 16. The tournament will involve 104 matches over 39 days and will be contested by 48 teams. A joint statement from the CEOs of The FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA, and FA of Wales stated that the bid has the power to "turbo charge" women's football in the UK and globally.
If selected, Old Trafford would not have to undergo significant redevelopment as it was deemed sufficient for FIFA evaluation. Manchester United announced plans for a new stadium in March, with completion expected in five years. However, further progress on this project is needed before any decisions are made about hosting the tournament.
FIFA will hold on-site visits in February and publish an evaluation report in March, after which a potential host vote may be held in April. The UK bid remains the only contender for the 2035 Women's World Cup, so it would appear to be a formality at this stage. However, venues are not yet set in stone and there is no specific deadline for making any final decisions.
The process for selecting host stadiums has taken longer than expected for previous tournaments, with the men's World Cup finals being announced four years before the event and two years before the 2023 tournament. For a larger expanded format like the Women's World Cup, venue selection may come earlier. However, it is still likely to be at least five years until a final decision is made about which stadiums will host the 2035 tournament.
. The stadium might still be good enough for FIFA, but I dont wanna see them rush into somethin they're not ready 4. The new stadium plans are supposed to take 5 years, thats a pretty long time and alot can go wrong in that timeframe. Plus, its not like Manchester United is the only one in the running for the tournament. 
, but we gotta be realistic here. The UK bid's got some solid credentials, and Old Trafford's a great venue - I mean, it's Manchester United, right? 
But, at the same time, we don't wanna get our hopes up just yet. We've seen what can happen when plans stall or FIFA changes their minds (cough, Qatar 2022 
).
this is such a great news for UK women's football scene! I'm really hoping Old Trafford gets selected as one of the host stadium 
, it would be an amazing opportunity for Manchester United to give back to the community and grow the sport even more 
. And let's be real, having 48 teams competing in just 39 days is going to be a wild ride 
. I'm already imagining the sold-out matches at Old Trafford with thousands of screaming fans and the UK bid team's confidence boost 
. Fingers crossed everything falls into place by 2035! 
#WomenPower #FIFA2025 It's awesome to see the UK taking this massive step forward in women's football. 
Let's hope everything goes smoothly and we get an amazing show at Old Trafford! 
. Still, it's cool that Old Trafford got included in the UK's bid 
, but let's not get our hopes up just yet 
but seriously though, having more stadiums in the mix is gonna be sick! Birmingham City's Powerhouse Stadium sounds fire 
and Wembley hosting the final? Forget about it 
. Now we just gotta wait 5+ years to find out which ones are actually gonna make the cut 
. And btw, 104 matches over 39 days? That's some serious commitment to women's football right there 
according to latest data, UK's bid for 2035 Women's World Cup has a 90% chance of winnin 
with only 22 stadiums in total, wembley & powerhouse stadium are gonna be popular choices 
with 48 teams participatin in the tournament and 104 matches over 39 days 
this could boost women's sports globally 
That's awesome for Manchester United fans! 
But I do hope the stadium redevelopment plans move forward quickly so we can see some exciting changes to the iconic venue. 
Can you imagine watching the final match at Old Trafford? 
. What if they don't make it to the final, though? Will Old Trafford really get to shine in all its glory 
๏ธ? Should be interesting to see how everything plays out 
. Still, fingers crossed for Manchester United and the UK bid! Come on, England 
!