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DFB Eyes Hosting 2029 Club World Cup in Germany After Hellmann’s Call

Germany could offer modern stadiums with temperate weather, responding to criticisms over the US tournament’s extreme heat and low attendance.

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DFB-Vize Winkler: Klub-WM bringt Chancen für den Fußball-Osten.
Eintrachts Vorstandssprecher Axel Hellmann fordert Klub-WM in Deutschland.

Overview

  • Axel Hellmann urged the German Football Association to bid for the 2029 Club World Cup, citing the nation’s stadium infrastructure and moderate climate as key advantages over the US event.
  • The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the United States wrapped up with Chelsea crowned champions but was marred by low ticket sales, midday kickoffs in sweltering heat and logistical delays that raised player-welfare concerns.
  • Germany now joins a competitive field of bidders that includes Portugal, Spain and Morocco, with Brazil, Australia and Qatar also expressing interest in hosting the 2029 tournament.
  • DFB vice-president Hermann Winkler endorsed Hellmann’s proposal and recommended staging group-phase matches in eastern German venues to capitalize on regional stadium capacity and fan enthusiasm.
  • Persistent domestic skepticism of expanded tournament formats has fueled calls to observe the Club World Cup’s evolution before fully committing to a German bid.