The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will submit a joint bid with Portugal and Morocco to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Following the model of the 2030 men’s tournament, these three nations aim to establish themselves as global football leaders and further the growth of women’s football in the region.

RFEF President Rafael Louzán emphasized the federation’s commitment to women’s sports, stating that this bid represents a major opportunity to strengthen gender equality in football. FIFA will decide the host nation at its 76th Congress in 2026, following an evaluation of bids and technical visits to the candidate countries.

A MAJOR PROJECT FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

The Spain-Portugal-Morocco bid seeks to build on the momentum of women’s football in the region. Spain, the reigning world champion and second in the FIFA rankings, leads the proposal, while Portugal and Morocco contribute their growing development in the sport. Hosting the tournament in these three countries would enhance visibility for their national teams and foster the expansion of women’s football in various communities.

The bid will face strong competition from South Africa and the United Kingdom, which is presenting a joint proposal featuring England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the RFEF continues its institutional renewal following recent scandals and views this bid as an opportunity to reinforce its image and commitment to football development. Spain’s head coach, Montse Tomé, welcomed the announcement, highlighting the positive impact that hosting the tournament would have on Spain, the Iberian region, and North Africa.