Women’s World Cup 2035: New Old Trafford stadium on list of host venues

Women’s World Cup 2035: New Old Trafford stadium on list of host venues


Manchester United’s proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK’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 Birmingham City’s planned new stadium and Wembley – which is likely to host the final.

Should the UK’s bid be confirmed, the 2035 Women’s World Cup 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.



Source: BBC Sport

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