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Euro 2028 will be hosted across the UK and Ireland, with Cardiff hosting the opening match and Wembley hosting semi-finals and the final. Nine venues across four nations will stage the tournament, which features 24 teams, with host nations required to qualify for the first time. The event aims to boost regional economies and inspire fans, with a qualification draw scheduled for December 2026.
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been named as one of the ten host stadiums for the 2028 European Championships, which will be jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland. The selection includes a mix of stadiums across England, Scotland, Cardiff, and Northern Ireland, with notable choices such as Wembley Stadium and the Etihad Stadium. This will be the first time a UK country has hosted the competition since 1996, and the first time Ireland has hosted the tournament in any capacity.
The final list of stadiums for the UK and Ireland's joint bid for Euro 2028 has been announced, with at least one stadium from each of the five nations included. Four stadiums, including Old Trafford and Croke Park, have been cut. The bid is being challenged by Turkey, with a decision to be made by UEFA in September. The UK-Ireland bid aims to be "the catalyst for a new and sustainable era for football" and invests £50m annually into grassroots football development across the five associations.