Breaking News: UK & Ireland Secure Euro 2028, Setting the Stage for an Unforgettable European Championships!
With Turkey's withdrawal, the UK and Ireland effortlessly secured the hosting rights for Euro 2028 The tournament will showcase six venues in England and one each from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales Notably, only two host nations will receive automatic qualification
The UEFA executive committee approved the bid for Euro 2028 to be hosted by the UK and Ireland, while Turkey and Italy have been selected to host Euro 2032 following the withdrawal of Turkey from its solo bid in favor of a joint bid with Italy.
Ten stadia were included in the UK-Ireland bid submission in April. Six of the venues are in England, with one each from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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UEFA supports the inclusion of all five countries in the qualification process, allocating two automatic spots for teams that fail to qualify on the field.
The FA is eager for England to maintain their competitiveness by participating in qualifiers, rather than relying on two years of friendly matches.
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Ten stadiums were included in the bid submission for the UK-Ireland partnership.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in June and July of 2028, marking seven years since England and Scotland jointly hosted matches during the rescheduled event, which spanned across various locations in Europe.
Where will the games be played?
The six venues in England include Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Etihad Stadium, St James' Park, Villa Park, and Everton's new home at Bramley-Moore Dock, which is currently undergoing construction.Also part of the submission are a redeveloped Casement Park in Belfast, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Hampden Park in Glasgow, and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
There are going to be 24 teams involved with 51 games played during the tournament.
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Hampden Park is one of 10 venues set to host matches at Euro 2028
It is anticipated that a total of 28 matches will take place in England, with an equal distribution of six matches in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, along with five matches in Northern Ireland. The commencement of the tournament is likely to occur in Cardiff, while the highly anticipated semi-finals and final will be held at Wembley.
The quarter-finals will take place at Wembley, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
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Police form a cordon around Wembley Stadium after it was breached by ticketless supporters before the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy in July, 2021
We News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
The UEFA executive committee has received reassurances from The FA that the shameful incidents observed at Wembley during the Euro 2020 final will not be repeated.
Those present on that day will vividly recall the appalling ordeal. The lack of adequate security measures allowed numerous individuals to enter the stadium without tickets. A thorough investigation concluded that it was truly miraculous that no fatalities occurred.
The FA assures that they have learned from their past mistakes and are committed to ensuring such incidents do not occur again. UEFA displays trust in The FA by granting them the opportunity to host the Champions League final at Wembley this season.
The responsibility does not solely lie with The FA, as the events that unfolded during the previous two Champions League finals in Paris and Istanbul have raised questions for everyone involved.
"I attended both events, and many supporters, particularly from Liverpool and Manchester City, expressed their complete loss of faith in UEFA. They stated their reluctance to attend any future major games organized by the institution.
"This situation demands answers not only from the FA but also from UEFA and its executive committee. It raises serious concerns about their competence in hosting significant tournaments and finals."
