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UK & Republic of Ireland named as Euro 2028 co-hosts.
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2028 European Championships, as confirmed by UEFA. The joint bid for Euro 2028, which encompassed England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, faced no opposition.
Turkey had contemplated entering the bidding process but decided against it last week, opting instead to host Euro 2032 alongside Italy. Other potential joint bids, including those from Nordic countries, Spain and Portugal, and a group of southeastern nations (Greece, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria), failed to gain traction and were not submitted to UEFA.
The UK and Ireland initially considered bidding for the 2030 World Cup but redirected their efforts towards hosting Euro 2028, a decision that has now proven successful.
The 2030 World Cup is set to be hosted across six countries on three continents, with the opening three games taking place in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, followed by the majority of the tournament in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
In an unusual twist, the five host nations for Euro 2028 will not receive automatic qualification for the tournament and will have to go through the traditional qualifying process. UEFA, however, will reserve two automatic slots for any of the host countries that do not qualify.
The proposed stadiums for Euro 2028 include renowned venues like Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Etihad Stadium, St James’ Park, and others across the host nations.
The UK and Ireland has today been confirmed as hosts of #EURO2028!
Full details: https://t.co/GkJmimLDTu#UKIreland2028 pic.twitter.com/yTpS7QwzDi
— England (@England) October 10, 2023