Switzerland, Nion (AP) – Italy withdrew its bid to host the 2029 Women’s European Championship, leaving four candidates in the 16-team tournament.
Joint bids by Germany, Poland, Portugal, Denmark and Sweden will compete in a December 3rd vote by the UEFA Executive Committee, UEFA said on Friday.
Italy will co-host Türkiye and Men’s Euro 2032, Already under pressure To provide five modern stadiums on time.
Germany seems to be popular It offers a highly profitable 31-game tournament in 2029, using Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund stadiums. These venues can accommodate around 70,000 people for international games.
The Euro 2025, which was a huge success in Switzerland in July, set a total of 650,000 fans in tournament records.
England retained that title, Defeated Spain with a penalty shootout After a 1-1 draw at Basel, they will ask for a hat trick if they qualify in 2029.
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