Spain, Portugal, and Morocco have officially declared their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The announcement was made on March 28, 2025, by Rafael Louzán, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, during an event at King Juan Carlos University in Madrid.
Louzán highlighted that securing the tournament would be a major milestone for women’s sports, drawing parallels to the successful joint bid for the 2030 Men’s World Cup, which will see Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay host the opening matches.
Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Lozertin confirmed on Saturday that discussions have been finalized for the joint bid.
“We want Spain to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035 alongside Portugal and Morocco,” he stated.
“There is no better way to promote women’s sports than by organizing the biggest event in world football,” he added.
FIFA is set to determine the host nations for both the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups during its 76th Congress in mid-2026. National football associations have until May 5, 2025, to submit their official bids.
Morocco’s Growing Football Aspirations
Morocco had already expressed strong interest in hosting either the 2031 or 2035 Women’s World Cup editions, reinforcing its football ambitions following its selection as a 2030 Men’s World Cup co-host.
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The country’s commitment to women’s football has grown significantly, particularly after the Moroccan women’s national team’s historic debut at the 2023 tournament.
Other Countries Eyeing 2035 Bid
While South Africa has withdrawn from the 2027 Women’s World Cup race, the country is now shifting focus to bidding for 2031 or 2035.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is also preparing a joint bid for the 2035 edition, setting up a potentially competitive selection process.
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Spain, Portugal, and Morocco’s collaboration continues to strengthen their footballing ties, with hopes that their joint effort will secure them the honor of hosting the world’s biggest women’s football tournament in 2035.
