Record number of interested bidders to host UEFA Futsal EURO 2030
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Seven national associations have declared their interest in hosting the tournament, highlighting the growing popularity of futsal across Europe.
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UEFA has received declarations of interest from a record seven national associations to host UEFA Futsal EURO 2030, underlining the growing appeal of futsal and the widespread interest in staging futsal’s showcase national team event.
Croatia, Finland, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Poland and Spain have each submitted a declaration of interest for the final tournament. While Croatia and Spain have previously hosted Futsal EURO, the remaining five associations would be first-time hosts.
Final bid dossiers must be submitted by 8 June 2027, with the UEFA Executive Committee set to appoint the host association in September 2027.
The bidding process follows a landmark UEFA Futsal EURO 2026, staged in Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia. Strong attendances, alongside record engagement across digital and social platforms reflected the competition's growing reach and the continued development of futsal across Europe.
The bidding procedure was launched on 29 June 2026, with national associations invited to submit their declarations of interest by 13 October 2026.