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Which UK stadiums could be hosting the Women's World Cup?

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Spain are the current reigning World Cup champions, after beating England in the 2023 final

Calling all football fans!

The UK could be hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup and today its been revealed which stadiums may see the world's best footballers play on their turf.

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland submitted a joint bid to host the tournament.

The bid outlines plans for 22 stadiums across 16 cities, including 16 venues in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.

If successful, it will be the largest single-sport event ever staged in the UK and the first World Cup here since 1966.

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Some of the stadiums will need some work to meet fit Fifa requirements, such as Stok Cae Ras in Wrexham and Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.

Some aren't built yet, like Manchester United's rebuild of Old Trafford and Birmingham City's Powerhouse.

The UK and Republic of Ireland's joint bid to host Euro 2028 included Casement Park and Hill Dickinson Stadium - both unbuilt at the time of submission.

A joint statement from the CEOs of The FA, Irish FA, Scottish FA and FA of Wales said: "A Women's World Cup in the UK has the power to turbo charge the women's and girls' game both in the UK and globally.

"Our bid also demonstrates our commitment to leaving a lasting legacy, in the run up to 2035, and the years afterwards."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "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."

Women's World Cup 2035 stadiums

A total of 22 stadiums around the UK were listed in today's announcement

  • Windsor Park (Belfast)

  • Sports Quarter Stadium (Birmingham)

  • Villa Park (Birmingham)

  • American Express Stadium (Brighton & Hove)

  • Ashton Gate (Bristol)

  • Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff)

  • Principality Stadium (Cardiff)

  • Easter Road (Edinburgh)

  • Hampden Park (Glasgow)

  • Elland Road (Leeds)

  • Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool)

  • Chelsea Stadium (London)

  • Emirates Stadium (London)

  • Selhurst Park (London)

  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)

  • Wembley Stadium (London)

  • Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

  • St James' Park (Newcastle)

  • City Ground (Nottingham)

  • Stadium of Light (Sunderland)

  • Old Trafford (Trafford)

  • Stok Cae Ras (Wrexham)

Lionesses celebrate in front of a banner that reads "Winners EUFA Women's Euro 2025" with gold confetti in the air. Their arms are raised and they are chanting.Image source, NurPhoto/Getty Images
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The Lionesses are currently the European Champions after beating Spain this summer