Uefa confirms Women’s Euro 2029 hosts as England aim for hat-trick of titles

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Germany are set to host the next edition of the tournament, in 2029

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Uefa has confirmed that Germany will host the next edition of the Women’s Euros, with England looking for a third straight title after defending their crown in Switzerland this summer.

Germany beat a joint bid from Denmark and Sweden whilst Poland was also a candidate.

The Portuguese Football Federation also submitted a final bid to host the tournament but announced its decision to withdraw from the running on 18 November, with their focus now on co-hosting the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Morocco.

Italy had also originally been in the running but withdrew its candidacy before final bids were submitted, opting to focus on their preparations to co-host the men’s Euro 2032.

Uefa announced the hosts on Wednesday in a draw ceremony at the organisations’ headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

"All the presentations and all the bids were great but there is only one winner, in football as in life," Uefa president Aleksander 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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