Manchester United is pleased to be supporting Trafford Council’s bid to become a host city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035.
Trafford announced on Friday that it wants to become one of 16 proposed host cities across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to stage games as part of what would be the largest single-sport event ever held in the UK.
Manchester United is aiming to build a new stadium at Old Trafford ready in time for the tournament.
The UK bid is built on the powerful vision of ‘All Together’ – a rallying cry for women's football and sport more broadly. It represents a full commitment to delivering the most inclusive, inspiring and globally connected FIFA Women's World Cup ever.
Collette Roche, Manchester United’s chief operating officer, said:
“We are proud to be part of the rich sporting and cultural fabric of Trafford, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 is a brilliant opportunity for us to showcase our home to the rest of the world.
“Our ambition is to build a new 100,000-seater stadium fit to host the biggest international football games. This will be part of a wider regeneration of the area around Old Trafford, with far-reaching benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester and surrounding region.
“We also want to be a leader in the growth of women’s football, in our own neighbourhood and around the world. All these objectives come together in Trafford’s bid to be a host city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035, and we are looking forward to working with our partners in making this incredibly exciting vision a reality.”
Cllr Eve Parker, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Leisure, Arts, Culture and Heritage, said:
“The Women’s World Cup 2035 is a huge event and is expected to be the largest single-sport event to ever be held in the UK. Trafford is home to two massive sporting institutions – Manchester United’s Old Trafford and Lancashire Cricket Club - and we are used to hosting major events.
“There are huge benefits associated with being a host city for this event, including promoting Trafford on a world stage to millions and millions of people. The Council will work with FIFA and our local partners, including Manchester United, to help bring this major event to the borough.”