MANCHESTER United’s proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the United Kingdom’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Old Trafford was not considered for the 2028 men’s European Championship and its redevelopment is still in the planning stages.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s joint bid stands unopposed and could be ratified by a vote in a Fifa congress in 2026.
If redevelopment plans do not go ahead, Old Trafford will still be considered in its current form.
Other stadiums set to feature include Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, Birmingham City’s planned new stadium and Wembley – which is likely to host the final.
Should the UK’s bid be confirmed, the 2035 tournament will be the second time a World Cup has been held in the home nations after the 1966 men’s tournament in England.
In total, 22 stadiums were listed in Friday’s announcement – 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.
From 2031, the Women’s World Cup will be contested between 48 teams – in line with the men’s format – and require 15 stadiums.
The tournament would involve 104 matches contested by 48 teams over 39 days, with 48 team base camp training sites, 82 venue-specific training sites and 32 fan zone sites proposed.
A joint statement from the CEOs of The FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and FA of Wales said: “A Women’s World Cup in the UK has the power to turbo charge the women’s and girls’ game both in the UK and globally.
“Our bid also demonstrates our commitment to leaving a lasting legacy, in the run up to 2035, and the years afterwards.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “The Lionesses’ success has inspired girls across our country, and we’ll build on that momentum by welcoming millions of football fans from around the world to a tournament that will benefit communities and businesses in host cities up and down the UK.”
Scotland national team coach Melissa Andreatta added: “The impact of bringing the World Cup to our nation would be felt for decades, driving participation, investment and equality at every level of the sport.”
England national team coach Sarina Wiegman added: “It’s so much more than football, I think. It will boost the women’s game but it will boost women in society and, as we have seen, it will bring the country together.”
2035 Women’s World Cup proposed stadiums
Windsor Park (Belfast)
Sports Quarter Stadium (Birmingham)
Villa Park (Birmingham)
American Express Stadium (Brighton & Hove)
Ashton Gate (Bristol)
Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff)
Principality Stadium (Cardiff)
Easter Road (Edinburgh)
Hampden Park (Glasgow)
Elland Road (Leeds)
Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool)
Chelsea Stadium (London)
Emirates Stadium (London)
Selhurst Park (London)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Wembley Stadium (London)
Etihad Stadium (Manchester)
St James’ Park (Newcastle)
City Ground (Nottingham)
Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
Old Trafford (Trafford)
Stok Cae Ras (Wrexham)
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