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Germany to host UEFA Women's Euros in 2029

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin shows the name of Germany after the country's selection to host the Euros in just under four years' time
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin shows the name of Germany after the country's selection to host the Euros in just under four years' time

Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, UEFA president Alexander Ceferin said at the governing body's executive committee on Wednesday.

Denmark and Sweden had submitted a joint bid while Poland were also candidates.

Italy and Portugal had withdrawn their bids before the vote, focusing on their preparations to co-host the men's Euro 2032 and 2030 men's World Cup, respectively.

"All the presentations and all the bids were great but there is only one winner, in football as in life," Ceferin said.

Germany hosted the tournament in 2001 and as West Germany in 1989, both times winning on home soil.

"It was a long journey. We have so many people working at DFB (German football association) to get this tournament. Thanks to all who supported us, we felt this support throughout the campaign," DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said.


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