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FIFA approves joint bids for 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups
Two collaborative hosting proposals have cleared FIFA's preliminary screening and will advance to the organisation's Extraordinary Congress for final approval. The joint bids meet all minimum requirements set by world soccer's governing body.
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FIFA has given the green light for two joint bidding nations to proceed with their proposals to host the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, the organisation announced on Wednesday. Both bids have satisfied FIFA's minimum hosting criteria and will now be formally submitted to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress for ratification.
The approval marks a significant step in FIFA's host selection process for the two tournaments. Joint hosting arrangements have become increasingly common for major football competitions, allowing nations to pool resources and infrastructure to stage world-class events.
The bids will now move into the next phase of evaluation ahead of the Congress vote. FIFA's decision to permit joint applications reflects the organisation's flexibility in accommodating collaborative hosting arrangements that meet its comprehensive technical and operational standards.
The Extraordinary Congress will make the final determination on which nations will host these two editions of the Women's World Cup. The decision is expected to represent a significant honour for the winning bidders, as the Women's World Cup continues to grow in scale and global viewership.