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ZURICH (AP)—FIFA says has Zimbabwe withdrawn its bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2015 leaving Canada as the only candidate.

Canada’s bid must be evaluated and approved by the FIFA executive meeting when it meets on Wednesday and Thursday.

Canadian sports minister Gary Lunn met with FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday to promote his country’s bid.

If successful, Canada also would stage the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in 2014 as a test event.

Canada previously hosted the men’s U20 World Cup in 2007. Its women’s team also has qualified for the 16-team 2011 World Cup kicking off on June 26 in Germany.

Labels: withdraws, Womens, Zimbabwe

TORONTO (AP)—The Canadian Soccer Association has delivered its official bid book for the 2015 Women’s World Cup, dropping off the documents at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich.

Canada was runner-up to Germany in the race to host this summer women’s championship. This time Canada is up against Zimbabwe.

FIFA’s executive committee will decide on the successful bidder at a vote at its March 2-3 meeting.

The winner will also host to the 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will serve as a test event.

Labels: Canada, Makes, official, Womens, World