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Fifa confirms England a contender to host Women's World Cup in 2019
England confirmed by Fifa as one of five countries interested in staging the 2019 Women’s World Cup

England has been confirmed by Fifa as one of five countries interested in staging the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

World football’s governing body said yesterday that England, France, South Korea, New Zealand and South Africa have all “declared an interest” in hosting the tournament.

If the Football Association is to commit to a firm move to put on the event, it must submit a hosting agreement and signed bidding document by October 31 2014, Fifa said.

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