Game-Changing Moment: UK & Ireland Unleash Irresistible Bid for Euro 2028 Triumph with UEFA Decision Looming

UEFA will announce the hosts of the 2028 and 2032 editions of the European Championships on October 10.

A bid, jointly submitted by the UK countries and Ireland, will compete against Turkey's sole bid for hosting the 2028 tournament. Turkey has also teamed up with Italy for a joint bid for the Euro 2032 championship.

Why the UK & Ireland Euro 2028 bid should succeed

Politics, financing, and clarity will all be influential factors in determining the hosts of Euro 2028 and 2032. The bid put forth by the UK and Ireland is well-positioned in each of these areas.

Withdrawing from the bid to host the 2030 World Cup, they have graciously made the task easier for UEFA. As of now, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco plan to submit a joint bid, and Ukraine is also determined to join their submission.

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Italy lifted the Euro 2020 trophy at Wembley in July 2021

The UK and Ireland will face numerous inquiries from UEFA regarding their submission, while a single Turkish bid for 2028 carries inherent risks. Having previously been unsuccessful in bidding to host major tournaments and with the logistical challenges experienced by Manchester City fans at this year's Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey's prospects are not favorable.

Nevertheless, a joint bid between Turkey and Italy for the 2032 tournament would be considered a more prudent and secure choice compared to a solitary bid for an event that would accommodate 24 nations in nine years.

What could stop the UK & Ireland Euro 2028 bid?

The UK and Ireland cannot assume that Euro 2028 will be awarded to them without competition. UEFA has made it clear that a comprehensive bid presentation will be required in Nyon, Switzerland on October 10, and Turkey has not withdrawn from this process.

Noel Mooney, the chief executive of the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and a former UEFA executive, is maintaining a neutral stance regarding the final decision.

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Police have established a cordon surrounding Wembley Stadium following the intrusion of unauthorized fans prior to the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy in July 2021.

Commenting on the matter, the individual stated, "I have not received information regarding Turkey withdrawing their bid for the 2028 tournament. Until an official announcement is made, we will proceed with the current understanding. We will only consider victory once we have left the auditorium in Nyon. We cannot assume anything. This is a mix of sports, football, and politics!"

Where will the games be played?

The joint UK & Ireland bid reached a swift consensus on all matters. We possess a clear vision of our objectives and have presented our individual aspirations for each participating nation. Thus far, we are content with the progress we have made.

Where will the games be played?

As part of the UK & Ireland submission for 2028, a total of 10 stadiums have been proposed. Notably absent from the bid are Old Trafford and Croke Park in Dublin. Unsurprisingly, England, being the largest country and home to the esteemed Premier League, boasts the highest number of stadiums. These top-tier facilities are the envy of many worldwide.

The stadiums representing England besides Wembley include Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Everton. In Wales, the nominated stadium is the Principality Stadium with a capacity of 74,500, chosen over the Cardiff City Stadium. Scotland has Hampden Park, while Ireland has the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. In Northern Ireland, the redevelopment of Casement Park, currently used by the Gaelic Athletic Association, is causing concern due to funding issues and a lack of a working government executive at Stormont.

Mooney added, "The atmosphere is very collaborative. We have collectively proposed our desires. This bid is the one that is progressing... Our aim is to host group matches and a few more matches thereafter.

"I believe we would ideally aim for four, five, or six matches. This would bring us great satisfaction, and I believe it would also please some of the other associations."

Who would host the final?

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Wembley Stadium is a candidate to host the Euro 2028 final, should the UK and Ireland bid be successful

Wembley, the largest stadium, faced numerous issues during the hosting of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. Despite various other stadiums scheduled to accommodate over 60,000 fans by 2028, Mooney maintains that Wembley should remain the central venue for the culmination of Euro 2028.

"The UK stands as a leading force in the realm of security and intelligence. The conclusion of Euro 2020 posed significant security challenges, which came as a surprise given their proficiency in handling such occurrences," he remarked.

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Hampden Park was also one of the host stadiums at Euro 2020

I consider this to be a unique occurrence in this region, and considering the progress made with the report, which has been generated and implemented, everything is heading in the right direction. There is no limit to what we can do in terms of security, and I am confident that we will have an exceptional security plan.

The goal of a tournament is to attract as many spectators as possible. It's about providing access to this extraordinary and prestigious event, which is the principle we operate on. In line with this principle, Wembley Stadium can accommodate 90,000 people.

"Why would you deny tens of thousands of people going to a Euros final because of politics? I think we should try and get as many people as possible to the games."