Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, says the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the sole “valid” bidder for the tournament, .
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland submitted a joint expression of interest in March to hold the World Cup across the home nations.
Under Fifa rotation rules, the tournament must be in Europe or Africa.
Spain’s federation president Rafael Louzan said last week that they were “working on” a joint bid alongside Portugal and Morocco.
However, the deadline for expressions of interest passed on Monday and Infantino says the UK’s bid is the only one received for 2035, while the United States are set to host the 2031 edition.
England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman, welcomes the news.
She says she would support an extension of the women’s tournament.
Sarina Wiegman.
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