Manchester United has announced plans to ensure that the renovated Old Trafford is completed in time for the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
The football associations from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales officially submitted their joint bid to FIFA on Friday, having been expected as the sole contenders for the tournament.
In March, Manchester United revealed intentions to vacate their historic Old Trafford home, which they have occupied for over a century, to develop a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000.
This new stadium has now been included on the shortlist of venues for the Women’s World Cup in 2035.
“The initial designs hold great promise,” said Mark Bullingham, the chief executive of the England FA, addressing the media.
“If constructed, we would certainly want the new venues to be part of the tournament, as it would be ideal to feature the best stadiums that the country has to offer in a decade’s time.”
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This planned venue is set to exceed Wembley Stadium, making it the largest in the UK.
Collette Roche, Chief Operating Officer of Manchester United, emphasized, “We aim to develop a new stadium with a 100,000 capacity that can host significant international football events.
This initiative will be a part of a broader regeneration of the Old Trafford area, which will have extensive benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester, and the surrounding regions.”