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United Kingdom Set to Host 2035 Women’s World Cup
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Path Clear for UK to Stage Tournament
In an address delivered at UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade, Infantino affirmed that the UK has a clear pathway to staging the event. He also indicated that the United States, potentially in conjunction with other Concacaf member nations, is the sole candidate for the 2031 edition of the
Confirmation of Bids
“I can confirm that we have received a single bid for 2031, and one valid bid for 2035,” Infantino informed delegates in Belgrade. “The 2031 bid originates from the USA and potentially other Concacaf nations. The 2035 bid is from Europe, specifically from the home nations.”
First World Cup in UK Since 1966
This news implies that, assuming the UK’s bid receives formal ratification at next year’s
Formal Bid Submission
The UK’s bid, initially announced in March, is required to be formally submitted by the end of November.
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