# FIFA clears joint bids for 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fifa-clears-joint-bids-for-2031-and-2035-womens-world-cups/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:45:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T20:42:35+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/fifa-clears-joint-bids-2031-and-2035-womens-world-cups-6543671
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- FIFA cleared both joint bids for further approval.
- The 2031 bid proposes 20 stadiums across four countries.
- The UK bid proposes 19 stadiums in 15 cities for 2035.

## Summary

FIFA has cleared joint bids for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups after both met its minimum hosting requirements. The proposals will go to an Extraordinary FIFA Congress for approval on 23 November.

The 2031 bid from the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica proposes 20 stadiums across 20 host cities and scored 4.4 out of 5. The 2035 bid from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales proposes 19 stadiums in 15 host cities and scored 4.3; both tournaments are planned for 48 teams, with 12 groups of four followed by a last-32 knockout round. The next Women’s World Cup is scheduled for Brazil from 24 June to 25 July next year.

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