Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025

Purpose: The Football Women’s World Cup (FWWC35) Bid is being submitted by the UK’s Football Associations to FIFA in November 2025 with the UK the only applicant. Each Host town/city is required to Bid to the English FA to be considered. This Key Decision seeks approval from Executive Board to: submit a bid to be a host city for FWWC35, approve a financial alongside value in kind contribution and enter into a contractual agreement on the 31st October for Leeds to be a Host City for the event.

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