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Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick

Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick

Summary

Germany will host the Women's European Championship in 2029, as announced by UEFA. Germany won the bid over Poland and a joint bid from Denmark and Sweden. The tournament will involve 16 teams playing in eight German cities.

Key Facts

  • Germany will host the Women's European Championship in 2029.
  • UEFA, the governing body of European football, made the announcement.
  • Germany's bid won over proposals from Poland and a joint Denmark-Sweden bid.
  • The tournament will include 16 national teams.
  • Matches will take place in eight German cities: Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, and Wolfsburg.
  • Portugal and Italy withdrew their bids to focus on other future events.
  • Germany has hosted this tournament twice before, in 2001 and 1989.
  • Germany received 15 votes during the bid process, while Denmark and Sweden received two, and Poland received none.

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