UEFA Euro 2028: Hosts, Dates, Teams & Key Tournament Details

UEFA Euro 2028: The UEFA Euro 2028 is set to be a landmark event in football history, bringing together 24 teams from across Europe to compete in the prestigious European Championship.

Hosted jointly by England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland, this tournament promises to be a celebration of sportsmanship, unity, and the love of the game.

  • Dates: The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 9 to July 9, 20282.
  • Venues: Matches will be held in iconic stadiums such as Wembley Stadium in London, Hampden Park in Glasgow, Dublin Arena, and the National Stadium of Wales.
  • Format: The competition will follow the format introduced in UEFA Euro 2016, with 24 teams divided into six groups. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stages.

UEFA Euro 2028

UEFA Euro 2028

Tournament Details Information
Host Countries England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Dates 9 June – 9 July 2028
Teams 24
Venues 9 stadiums in 8 host cities
Edition 18th UEFA European Championship
Defending Champions Spain (Euro 2024 winners)

Host Nations and Qualification

The joint bid by the UK and Ireland was unanimously accepted by UEFA, making this the first time matches will be played in the Republic of Ireland and Wales.

While automatic qualification for host nations is limited to two teams, discussions are ongoing to determine how the remaining host nations will qualify.

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FAQs

Who is hosting the Euro 2028?

The UK and Ireland will jointly host UEFA Euro 2028 across five nations.

Where will Euro 2032 be held?

Italy and Turkey

Who will automatically qualify for Euro 2028?

Group winners

Latvia and Lithuania Who is hosting the Euro 2028?

The UK and Ireland will jointly host UEFA Euro 2028 across five nations.

Where will Euro 2032 be held?

Italy and Turkey

Who will automatically qualify for Euro 2028?

Group winners

Which country is hosting Euro 2026?

Latvia and Lithuania

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