Overview
- England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland formally submitted a joint candidacy and published their bid to stage the 2035 tournament.
- The plan pre-selects 22 stadiums across a slate of 15 cities, officially 16 when counting Trafford separately, with a final list to be trimmed to roughly 14–16 venues.
- Sixteen proposed stadiums are in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.
- The portfolio mixes major grounds such as Wembley, Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford with proposed or renovated sites including a new Manchester United stadium, Birmingham City’s Powerhouse Stadium, a new Chelsea ground, a revamped Stamford Bridge and an upgraded Wrexham Racecourse.
- Organisers highlight a 48-team format from 2031 and cite accessibility and legacy goals, while the only bid for 2031 comes from the United States with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica and Brazil will host 2027.