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ZURICH --
FIFA has picked France to host the Women's World Cup in 2019.
The FIFA executive committee awarded France the hosting rights over the Korea Republic.
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced the decision Thursday, bringing the tournament back to Europe after Germany served as host in 2007.
The 2015 tournament kicks off in Canada on June 6 with 24 teams for the first time. Japan is the defending champion after winning a 16-nation tournament in Germany four years ago.
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