UK set to host 2035 Women’s World Cup as sole bidder
“We are honored to be the sole bidder for the FIFA women’s World Cup 2035,” FA CEO Mark Bullingham said “Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special“LONDON: The United Kingdom appears set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday described its interest as the “one valid bid” for the tournament.England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales announced last month that they would submit a joint bid to host the finals.England’s men won the World Cup for the first and so far only time when the country hosted the finals in 1966. It has never staged the women’s tournament.“We are honored to be the sole bidder for the FIFA women’s World Cup 2035,” FA CEO Mark Bullingham said in a statement.“Hosting the first FIFA World Cup since 1966 with our home nations partners will be very special.