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Germany to host 2029 Women's Euros

England celebrating with the Euros trophy in 2025.Image source, Getty Images
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In July the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties to defend their Euros title

Germany will host the next Women's European Championship in 2029, Uefa has announced.

It will be the third time the country has hosted the event.

They staged the Euros in 2001 as well as in 1989 - as West Germany, winning on both occasions.

The Lionesses will be looking to defend their Euros title again and win the tournament for the third time in a row, after lifting the trophy in 2022 and 2025.

When and where will the 2029 Women's Euros take place?

German delegation with the women's Euros trophy.Image source, Getty Images
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Germany have won the women's Euros a record eight times

Germany beat off competition from Poland and a joint bid from Sweden and Denmark to host the tournament.

Although the dates of the summer tournament haven't been confirmed yet, we do know some details.

The tournament will feature 16 national teams and will be played across eight venues in Germany - Cologne, Dortmund, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich and Wolfsburg.

Switzerland hosted the most recent Women's Euros this summer, with England beating Spain on penalties in the final following a tense 1-1 draw to retain their trophy.