Wales is part of a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. Along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland's Football Associations they are preparing to submit an expression of interest to co-host the competition.
An announcement at the FIFA council revealed the timeline for the bidding processes of the 2031 and 2035 tournaments and members of CAF and UEFA are invited to bid for the 2035 edition.
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Statements from the English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish FAs have expressed their delight at being part of a joint bid. Noel Mooney, CEO of the Welsh FA, said: "Having just qualified for our first major Senior Women's tournament, interest and participation in women’s football is growing rapidly across Wales. We hope to welcome the world to Wales in 2035 to continue to build the women’s and girls’ game by playing a major role in hosting the greatest FIFA World Cup Finals ever!"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is backing the bid, adding that a World Cup in the UK would be a "monumental moment". He said: "Football is and always will be at the core of our country's identity. Whether we watch on TV, play at the weekends like I do, or simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere in the pub, it brings communities together like little else.
"That pride was on full display when England hosted UEFA Women's Euro 2022. It not only showed the best of our nation to the world but inspired a generation of girls into the game, all whilst boosting the economy.
"The FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 on home turf would be another monumental moment in our sporting history, driving growth and leaving a lasting legacy. The FAs' intention to bid has my government's full support."
Chief executive of UK Sport Sally Munday added: "We know that live sport excites, inspires and changes lives and the FIFA Women's World Cup represents the pinnacle for women's football.
"It's the biggest global sporting event that the UK has never hosted, and we've made no secret of our ambition to bring the FIFA Women's World Cup to the UK. We are excited to explore how we can make this ambition a reality alongside our partners."
The home nations confirmed an expression of interest to host the 2035 tournament will be submitted to FIFA by May 2025. A decision on both tournaments is expected to happen during the second quarter of 2026.
Australia and New Zealand co-hosted the last Women's World Cup in 2023, when Spain beat England in the final, and Brazil will hold the next tournament in 2027. The UK and Ireland will co-host the men's European Championship in 2028.
