How Hill Dickinson Stadium could host World Cup football within next 10 years
The Hill Dickinson Stadium could be part of the UK’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Everton decided to leave Goodison Park after making an announcement of the change in December 2023, with the Hill Dickinson Stadium now home to the Toffees.
Everton hosted the Rugby League Ashes recently at their new stadium, as the Friedkin Group want to make it a place that holds some of the world’s most captivating events.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium has been praised for the atmosphere it creates, and it’s there’s no doubt over where it stands among other venues in England.
Now, Everton fans have a once in a life time opportunity to see the Blues host World Cup matches at their own stadium.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium among other Premier League venues to feature in 2035 Women’s World Cup
The Hill Dickinson Stadium began operations this summer, and opened its doors to the 60,000-plus capacity that it holds for spectators.
Everton’s ground, along with Tottenham’s, Arsenal’s, and Manchester United’s, has been proposed as a venue in the UK’s 2035 Women’s World Cup bid, according to The Telegraph.
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland have submitted a joint bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup
- The bid includes 22 stadiums across the UK – 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland
- The tournament would have 104 matches played by 48 teams over a 39-day period
Liverpool and Merseyside are seen as a popular tourist destination, which will make Everton’s home an even more appealing option for FIFA to use, should the UK’s bid be successful.
However, the Bluenoses may face an anxious wait to find out whether World Cup action will come to their own turf or not.
FIFA will decide 2035 Women’s World Cup host in 2026
Everton have just seen a £107m raise in funds through their majority shareholders Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, and are truly a club on the up.
The Blues made a good choice in moving to the Hill Dickinson, and with the potential of future events set to be hosted at the ground, Everton will only benefit financially.
However, according to Inside FIFA, Gianni Infantino and Co. will evaluate hosting applications following thorough research on requirements and decide on the host in the second quarter of 2026.
But as of right now, the UK’s bid is the only official one that has been sent to FIFA, and Everton’s dreams of playing a part in a World Cup could soon come true.
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