"Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. Old Trafford was not considered for the 2028 men's European Championship and its redevelopment is still in its planning stage. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's joint bid stands unopposed and could be ratified by a vote in a Fifa congress in 2026."
"Other stadiums set to feature include Birmingham City's planned new stadium and Wembley - which is likely to host the final. In total, 22 stadiums were listed in Friday's announcement - 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland. Windsor Park (Belfast) Sports Quarter Stadium (Birmingham) Villa Park (Birmingham) American Express Stadium (Brighton & Hove) Ashton Gate (Bristol) Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff) Principality Stadium (Cardiff) Easter Road (Edinburgh) Hampden Park (Glasgow)"
Twenty-two stadiums across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are named in the UK's joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. The proposed new Old Trafford is included despite its redevelopment remaining at planning stage and having not been considered for the 2028 men's European Championship. The bid by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland stands unopposed and could be ratified at a FIFA congress vote in 2026. Selected venues include Wembley, likely to host the final, Birmingham City's planned new stadium, and a mix of club and national grounds across major cities including London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast.
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