City puts in bid to help host 2035 Women's World Cup

City leaders have revealed Sunderland is bidding to become a potential host city for the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.

- by Neil Fatkin

The UK is expected to host the tournament as the only valid bid received by the organisers, and it is understood that a formal announcement on the UK's bid will be made by April, 2026.

FIFA, the world governing body for football, will then consider a final selection of host cities, however the final list is expected to be decided around five years before the 2035 tournament begins.

Sunderland has already hosted world-class sport after the Stadium of Light set the stage for the opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup back in August.

At the most recent meeting of Sunderland City Council's cabinet of Labour councillors, an agenda item was tabled entitled 'FIFA Women's World Cup 2035'.