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FA Resists Manchester United Lobbying for Rebuilt Old Trafford to Host 2035 World Cup Final

Home Nations Frontrunners to Host Women's World Cup

FA Resists Manchester United Lobbying for Rebuilt Old Trafford to Host 2035 World Cup Final

TL;DR

  • The FA is resisting Manchester United's lobbying efforts to have a rebuilt Old Trafford host the 2035 Women's World Cup final.
  • The FA has designated Wembley Stadium as its preferred venue for the final in its official bid to Fifa.
  • Manchester United is planning a new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 seats.
  • The FA is leading a joint bid from the home nations to stage the Women's World Cup.
  • Fifa will ultimately decide the venue, but overruling the FA's preference would be surprising.
  • The current Old Trafford is among 22 proposed stadiums in the bid book.

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