The United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the only "valid" bidder for the tournament, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland submitted a joint expression of interest in March to stage the World Cup across the home nations.

Under FIFA’s rotation policy, the tournament must be hosted in either Europe or Africa.

Last week, Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán stated that Spain was considering a joint bid alongside Portugal and Morocco.

However, the deadline for expressions of interest passed on Monday, and Infantino has now confirmed that the UK’s bid is the only one received for 2035, while the United States is set to host the 2031 edition.

Infantino Confirms UK’s Sole Bid

"Today, as part of the bidding process, I can confirm that we have received one bid for 2031 and one valid bid for 2035," Infantino announced at a UEFA congress in Belgrade.

"The 2031 bid comes from the United States of America, potentially alongside some other CONCACAF members, while the 2035 bid has been submitted by Europe and the home nations.

"This paves the way for the Women’s World Cup in 2031 and 2035 to take place in prestigious footballing nations, further accelerating the growth of women’s football worldwide."

FA Chief Executive Reacts

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham expressed his excitement, stating:

"We are honoured to be the sole bidder for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.

"The hard work begins now to assemble the strongest possible bid ahead of the submission deadline at the end of the year."

Next Steps for the 2035 Bid

Formal bids for the 2035 Women’s World Cup must be submitted this winter, with FIFA’s official vote to determine the hosts scheduled for 2026.

Meanwhile, Infantino also confirmed that the 2031 Women’s World Cup will expand to 48 teams, up from 32 for the 2027 edition.

If the UK’s bid is formally approved, the 2035 Women’s World Cup will mark the second time a FIFA World Cup is held in the home nations, following the 1966 Men’s World Cup in England.