What England offers
The promise of a fantastic football celebration
England is already home to many top players from all over the world. The chance to see the world’s best international sides compete on English soil would create a wonderful celebration of football in a country which cares passionately about the game.
Great stadiums
Wembley Stadium is a legendary football arena – and the arch of the rebuilt venue is a famous landmark on the capital’s skyline. It is the home of football in England.
Alongside Wembley stand other famous stadiums like Old Trafford, St James’s Park, the Emirates and the City of Manchester Stadium, all with their own unique atmosphere. Each provides top-quality facilities and the experience of hosting big matches every week. You can help pick which cities host matches by choosing here .
Excellent national infrastructure
The nation’s infrastructure of road, rail and air travel complements a unique blend of accommodation, from boutique hotels to country pubs.
Air services directly connect England to 185 airports in World Cup qualifying countries.
A warm welcome – for everyone
The warmth of the welcome is guaranteed, as is the chance to explore England, with historical and cultural attractions throughout the land.
The diversity of England’s communities means that overseas visitors will have a home-from-home, with the tournament providing the chance for extended families to re-unite.
Each of the 31 visiting teams is assured of noisy support from fellow countrymen who have settled in England, backed by a football-hungry public drawn to the greatest tournament on earth.
A spectacular experience for FIFA, broadcasters and sponsors
Based on the worldwide appetite for English football, whether at domestic or international levels, we already understand the needs of commercial partners.
It means FIFA would be plugging into football infrastructure which is among the best in the world – meaning we can confidently focus on taking the World Cup experience to a new level.
The FA Cup and Premier League testify to English football’s worldwide scope. The FA Cup Final is currently shown in 287 territories and the Premier League in 211.
A boost for global football development
Football in England already has an established reputation for assisting the development of football around the world. Both The FA and the Premier League have extensive international relations programmes, offering training in all aspects of football to nations in every continent.
A World Cup held in England will boost this work and widen its scope.