Manchester United could play a pivotal role in shaping the 2035 Women’s World Cup, potentially hosting games on football’s grandest stage.
The FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the United Kingdom had a clear run at hosting the tournament.
Many anticipated a strong challenge from Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but in a surprising twist, the UK stood unopposed in their bid.
While the iconic Wembley Stadium is expected to be the centrepiece, United’s proposed state-of-the-art stadium could also feature prominently in the tournament.
The FA’s CEO Mark Bullingham confirmed that United’s potential new home could become a stage for international fixtures.
He said (via the Guardian): “We’re going to have conversations with them and work out if they can be part of it or not.
“We’ve got a number of different stadia being built in the country, potentially Man United, potentially Birmingham, and with a 10-year horizon you’ve got to work out exactly where you’ll be then.
“There will be lots of conversations to be had, understanding timescales for stadium builds, understanding what people want and knitting that together.”
By 2031, the Women’s World Cup is expected to expand from 32 to 48 teams.
With a staggering 104 matches set to be played, the UK will need at least 16 top-tier stadiums to accommodate the action.
Wales and Scotland are also expected to contribute a handful of venues.
United have ambitious plans to build a breathtaking 100,000-seater stadium as a modern-day replacement for Old Trafford.
This colossal £2 billion project, set for completion within five years, could stand as a crown jewel of the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
It will be a proud and exhilarating moment for United supporters to see their magnificent new stadium take centre stage in a global spectacle.