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Germany seeks approval to host 2038 or 2042 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Germany seeks approval to host 2038 or 2042 World Cup
Summary

The German Football Association (DFB) aims to host either the 2038 or 2042 FIFA World Cup, according to Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann. The DFB's ambitions hinge on FIFA's rotation system, which presently limits the same confederation from hosting consecutive tournaments. The upcoming 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Europe, Africa, and South America, while the 2034 edition has been awarded to Saudi Arabia. Hellmann indicated that Germany already has the necessary infrastructure to host the tournament successfully, citing the success of the 2006 World Cup. He expressed hope that FIFA may adjust its rules to allow Germany to bid for 2038 amid other contenders like the United States, which is seen as a frontrunner within CONCACAF.

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Key Details
  • •Germany targets 2038 or 2042 World Cup
  • •Current FIFA rules restrict consecutive hosting
  • •United States is a strong contender for 2038
  • •German infrastructure reportedly sufficient for successful bid
  • •DFB leadership aims for flexibility from FIFA
Latest Updates
  • 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — 🏆Memories of 2006? Germany wants to host a World Cup again
  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Germany wants to host the 2038 or 2042 World Cup
What they're saying
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The German Football Association (DFB) has set its sights on hosting the 2042 men’s World Cup, although it is not ruling out bringing forward its ambitions to the 2038 edition if FIFA changes its cur...

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Germany is a serious contender to host a future men’s World Cup, according to Eintracht Frankfurt CEO and German Football Association (DFB) management board member Axel Hellmann.The Bundesliga execu...

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