A carnival atmosphere will be created for the opening match of this summer's Women's Rugby World Cup, councillors in its host city have promised. England will get the tournament under way in Sunderland on Friday 22 August when they take on the United States of America.

England know better than most countries the power of hosting a tournament on home soil and the 2035 event can bring a fresh momentum

England's Lucy Bronze marked her 130th international with a goal and assist in the first half as the hosts hammered Belgium 5-0 to remain top of Women's Nations League Group 3 on Friday.

The United Kingdom appears set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday described its interest as the "one valid bid" for the tournament. England, Northern Ireland,

Gianni Infantino said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively.

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.

England hosts Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London on Monday, March 24. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, making it a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Tuesday, March 25 in Australia.

The England great and ICC Hall of Famer is promising a fresh start for all players as she targets success at the 50-over World Cup later this year.