On Thursday morning, Gianni Infantino announced that football will be coming home.
The FIFA president told the UEFA Congress in Belgrade that the only "valid bid" to host the 2035 Women's World Cup came from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. He also confirmed that the 2031 World Cup will be held in the United States.
While the U.S. have already hosted the tournament twice, 2035 would be the first Women's World Cup to be held in the UK. The Lionesses won their last home tournament -- Euro 2022 -- and will back themselves to do it again.
Sarina Wiegman, who oversaw that Euros triumph, said that she won't be in the dugout in 2035. But some of her players could be.
ESPN takes a look at who could headline the Lionesses squad in 2035.
Hannah Hampton
The Chelsea goalkeeper will be 34 by the time 2035 rolls along. Goalkeepers age differently to outfield players so Hampton will probably be in the prime of her career then. That is a scary prospect in itself given her stellar performances over the past two years have seen her rival national hero Mary Earps for a spot between the posts.
Hannah Hampton kept a clean sheet in England's win over Spain earlier this year. Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images
Lauren James
The forward would rock up at the 2035 World Cup as a 33-year-old, likely with a few Ballon D'Ors to her name by then. By 2035, we'll probably have chips in our brain and live underwater. But the one thing that would remain the same is LJ leaving defenders sprawling in her wake.
Lauren James will be tormenting defences, even in 2035. Getty
Grace Clinton
The Manchester United midfielder, who turned 22 just a few days ago, has become an integral part of the England midfield over the past year. We expect that to continue over the next decade.
Grace Clinton has already scored three goals in her short England career. Harriet Lander - The FA/The FA via Getty Images
Alessia Russo
At Euro 2022, Ellen White led England's attack at the age of 33. Russo will be a few years older than her by the time 2035 rolls around, but it's easy to imagine her as the veteran in the squad.
Alessia Russo could be a veteran presence for England at the 2035 World Cup. Getty
Millie Bright
Brazil legend Formiga became the oldest-ever footballer to play in a Women's World Cup when she played a round-of-16 game against France in 2019 as a 41-year-old. And we think Bright could repeat the feat in 2035.
Her fitness has been as impressive as her performances this season. She has started each of Chelsea's 18 Women's Super League games this season, and played every minute in their four-game marathon series against Manchester City last month.
Millie Bright could be marshaling the England defence in 2035 too. Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images