The German Football association (DFB) has launched a bid to host the 2029 Women's European Championships.
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Eight time winners Germany have officially launched their campaign, outlining a plan that would see it become the first tournament to turn a profit and increase participation in women's football across the continent. It would be the third Women's Euros tournament hosted in the country, which also held the Women's World Cup in 2011.
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There's fierce competition across Europe, however. Poland are bidding to host after missing out on the 2025 tournament. Denmark and Sweden have joined forces on a joint bid, while Portugal and Italy's associations have declared their intent to host.
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Germany have dominated the opposition in the Women's European Championships over the years. Die Nationalelf won six consecutive titles between 1995 and 2013, and have reached the semi finals in ten of their 12 appearances at the tournament.
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The preliminary bids will be heard on March 12. UEFA's Executive Committee will vote to determine a host in December 2025. The 2025 Women's European Championships will be played in Switzerland from 2 to 27 July 2025.