Manchester United aims to host the Women’s World Cup 2035
The Manchester United has confirmed its desire for the renovated Old Trafford to be ready to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035.
The associations of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales officially submitted their joint bid to FIFA to host the 2035 World Cup on Friday. Although it was already taken for granted that they would be the hosts of the tournament, as they were the only candidates.
In March, United announced its plan to leave Old Trafford, its home for more than 100 years, and move to a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 spectators.
This stadium now has a deadline, with its inclusion as part of the list of venues for the 2035 Women’s World Cup.Man United’s new 100,000-seater stadium would be the biggest in the UK.Mark Bullingham, CEO of the English FA, told reporters: “From the first plans, they could be really exciting.”
“If they are built, obviously we would want them to be included in the tournament, so it would be right, if you look ten years into the future, to have the best stadiums in the country included.”
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The proposed stadium would surpass Wembley as the largest in the UK.
Collette Roche, Manchester United’s chief operating officer, stated: “Our ambition is to build a new stadium with a capacity for 100,000 spectators, suitable for hosting the most important international football matches.”
“This will form part of a wider regeneration of the area surrounding Old Trafford, with far-reaching benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester and the surrounding region.”
