The UK looks set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after the FA launched an unopposed bid.
The English FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and FA of Wales have officially submitted their joint bid for the tournament.
The competition would be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK, and the first FIFA World Cup hosted in the country since 1966.
The bid includes 22 proposed stadiums, split up between 16 host cities.
England will host 16 stadiums, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland, if the plans are approved.
It would also be the most accessible tournament ever, with 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed venue.
The bid is built on the powerful vision of “All Together”, a rallying cry for women’s football and sport more broadly to empower worldwide.
The Prime Minister issued a statement in support of the plans.
The UK looks set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after the FA launched an unopposed bid
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Sir Keir Starmer, said: “Our bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup shows the UK’s passion for football.
“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.
“With significant investment in school sport and grassroots facilities through our Plan for Change, we’re creating opportunities for girls to play for their national team.”
The competition is predicted to be eight times bigger than Euro 2022, which took place in England
The bid includes 22 proposed stadiums, split up between 16 host cities
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The deadline to submit a bid is today, with the UK being the current sole bidder.
Manchester United’s proposed 100,000-seater stadium is included in proposals, despite not yet being under construction.
Plans for a new Trafford stadium were announced in March earlier this year.
The winning bid will be announced at the 76th FIFA Congress, due to take place in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday, April 30.
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Birmingham City’s Powerhouse Stadium was also named in the plans.
The 62,000-seater, set to cost £1.2bn according to club chairman Tom Wagner, was announced last month.
The Women’s World Cup has never been hosted in the UK.
The UK has hosted one World Cup, in 1966, when England’s men’s team won the title on home soil, defeating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley Stadium.