London Stadium snubbed in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 bid | OneFootball

West Ham’s London Stadium has been left out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035, which could be one of the largest sporting events in UK history.

The FA from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales have submit their bid to host the World Cup in 2025.

22 Stadiums from the UK have been included in the proposal but West Ham’s ground wasn’t considered.

It was confirmed earlier this week that Old Trafford would be included in the proposal alongside Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

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Of the 22 stadiums in the proposal, 16 are based in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.

The UK hasn’t secured rights to host the 2025 World Cup just yet, but if they do, it is predicted to be the single biggest sporting event to ever be hosted by the home nations in history.

If they do secure the rights, England would host its first World Cup since 1966 – which is also the only edition won by the either the men or women’s team.

London Stadium has World Cup proposal rejected

The Hammers have had no luck in recent times both on and off the pitch. The rejected stadium bid is just the latest drama in a long run of struggles for the club.

In 2013, West Ham’s Vice-Chair Karen Brady claimed: “The stadium itself is a designated UEFA category four stadium, the highest possible status a stadium can be granted.

“It can host a Champions League final, so it is absolutely suitable for football.”

Despite Brady’s claims, the Hammers have failed to even secure one game at the London Stadium for their women’s team.

West Ham are currently fighting a dispute with their owners in an attempt to play a women’s game at the ground this season.

However those in charge believe that the hundreds of thousands it would cost to host a women’s game are not worth it for the magnitude of the event.