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German football federation considers World Cup bid for 2038 or 2042

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

German football federation considers World Cup bid for 2038 or 2042

Summary

The German Football Federation (DFB) is exploring a bid to host the World Cup in either 2038 or 2042. A spokesperson confirmed that the DFB presented its initial plans to the German Football League (DFL) executive committee. Key venues for the bid include 14 stadiums, each with a capacity of at least 40,000, primarily located in cities that hosted matches during Euro 2024. The federation is currently seeking support from policymakers and aiming to clarify FIFA's bidding process. The DFB anticipates that Europe will not be eligible to host until 2042 following bids from Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia for upcoming World Cups.

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Key Details

•DFB is considering hosting the World Cup in 2038 or 2042.
•14 stadiums are proposed for the bid, including those from Euro 2024.
•The DFB is in discussions with policymakers for support.
•FIFA’s bidding statutes may delay Europe's eligibility until 2042.
•Germany has hosted the men's World Cup twice, in 1974 and 2006.

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2:10 PMYahoo Sports — German football body considers bid to host World Cup in 2038 or 2042

What they're saying

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The German Football Federation (DFB) is stepping up its efforts as it considers a bid for the World Cup in 2038 or 2042. A DFB spokesperson confirmed to dpa that the federation has presented its ideas to the executive committee of the German Football League (DFL) for the first time.
— Yahoo Sports

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