Morocco has officially entered the race to host the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup, joining forces with Spain and Portugal in a joint bid.
The announcement comes just five years after the trio will co-host the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, marking another major step in Morocco’s ambitions to become a leading footballing nation on the global stage.
Spain confirms interest in joint bid
Rafael Louzán, president of the Spanish Football Federation, confirmed that Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are preparing a joint proposal for the 2035 tournament.
He emphasized that their experience in hosting the men’s edition in 2030 would serve as a strong foundation for staging a successful Women’s World Cup.
“This bid will be a great opportunity after hosting the 2030 World Cup,” Louzán stated, reinforcing the commitment of the three nations to delivering a world-class tournament.
Moroccan football chief Fouzi Lekjaa has also expressed the country’s enthusiasm for hosting the competition.
Under his leadership, Morocco has been actively seeking to establish itself as a premier destination for international football, having already secured the rights to co-host the men’s tournament.
Fierce competition for hosting rights
FIFA has officially opened the bidding process for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups, with interested nations required to submit their applications by May 5.
While the Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid is expected to be a strong contender, other countries have also shown interest in hosting one of the upcoming tournaments.
Among them are the United Kingdom, the United States and Mexico in a joint bid, as well as China and Hong Kong, Japan, and South Africa.
Each of these nations brings its own footballing pedigree and infrastructure, ensuring a highly competitive selection process.
Meanwhile, FIFA has already awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 Women’s World Cup to Brazil, with the 2031 edition still up for grabs before a final decision is made on the 2035 host.
Morocco’s rising influence in global football
Morocco’s bid to host another major tournament underscores its growing influence in world football.
The country has invested heavily in infrastructure, including state-of-the-art stadiums and training facilities, positioning itself as a viable host for top-tier international events.
With its historic co-hosting of the 2030 Men’s World Cup on the horizon, Morocco is now aiming to further solidify its status in the sport by bringing the Women’s World Cup to North Africa for the first time.
FIFA’s decision in the coming years will determine whether Morocco, alongside Spain and Portugal, can add another milestone to its footballing legacy.
