Wrexham are being mooted as a potential host for the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The United Kingdom is the sole bidder for the 2035 competition and Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground is a potential host ground for the tournament.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are being used as part of the ‘legacy’ of the tournament and the impact it would have on Women’s football around North Wales.
The Racecourse Ground could be one of two stadiums used in Wales for the tournament, however, there is work to be done in order to comply with FIFA guidelines.
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Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground currently falls below FIFA requirements
As per Forbes, Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground currently falls below FIFA requirements in order to be one of the host stadiums at a major tournament.
Currently, FIFA bid requirements stipulate that a minimum of eight stadiums must be proposed and each stadium must be an all-seater with a minimum capacity of 20,000.
Wrexham’s new Kop Stand is underway and will take the capacity of the ground to 18,000, however, that still falls below the minimum requirement.
The report states: ” A new 7,750-capacity Kop Stand is currently being developed which will take the seating capacity to 18,000. It will be fully compliant with UEFA Category Four stadium requirements.
“The new Kop will be completed in time for it to be used next summer when the stadium will host matches at the U19 UEFA European Championship.
“However in May 2024, Reynolds and McElhenney outlined plans to redevelop all four sides of the ground.
“McElhenney said “It’s hard to say for sure, but we think we can get between 45,000 and 55,000 people in there.”
Hosting FIFA Women’s World Cup would further enhance Wrexham’s global reputation
Wrexham as a brand are growing fast. The club has seen a rise to fame in recent years due to their success on the pitch and with the documentary series ‘Welcome to Wrexham’.
Hosting a FIFA tournament would be the next step after their plan to host a UEFA competition next summer, should the Kop Stand be completed in time.
The Red Dragons are hoping to be a Premier League club by 2027 and having a stadium hosting 45,000 people for the FIFA Women’s World Cup would only serve as a positive.
It is certainly a far cry from the club’s days in the National League where little over 2000 people were watching clashes with the likes of Southend and Solihull Moors.