England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have been confirmed as joint hosts for the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

The announcement marks the first time any of the home nations will have hosted a Women’s World Cup, with only England hosting a major tournament with the Women’s Euros in 2005 and 2022.

While there were talks of South Africa preparing a bid, the UK entered into today unchallenged, with the formal submission process to be completed later this year. The news means all four national teams will qualify for the tournament, potentially marking the first time Wales and Northern Ireland play on the biggest stage of all.

After the success of Euro 2022, this is yet another landmark chapter in women’s football in the UK. With funding, participation and fan engagement all on the rise, the legacy of World Cup would take the game to new heights.

The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia was FIFA’s most successful yet, breaking records across the board from viewers to attendees. By 2035, the bar will no doubt have been raised higher, with Brazil holding the next edition in 2027, and the USA also confirmed today as hosts for 2031.