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UK-wide bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™

01 December 2025

Proposing MP
Barnsley South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK's bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™.

Action Requested

The Government has submitted a joint bid with support from all Home Nations and is committed to showcasing the UK as a leader in women’s and girls’ sport through significant investment and policy changes. A decision by FIFA Congress on the hosts for the 2035 tournament is expected in April 2026.

Key Facts

  • The UK is the sole bidder to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035™.
  • Four Home Nations Football Associations submitted their joint bid on 28 November 2025.
  • The decision by FIFA Congress on hosts for the 2035 tournament is expected in April 2026.
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