Matches may be played in England at Wembley, Villa Park, Everton Stadium, London Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley, Etihad Stadium, St James’ Park, Stadium of Light, Old Trafford, in Dublin at Aviva Arena and Croke Park, in Belfast at Casement Park Stadium, in Glasgow at Hampden Park and at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. A final list of 10 stadiums will be submitted to UEFA in April 2023. The bid dossier is said to set out “a clear and compelling vision” for the tournament, using the slogan: “Football for all. Football for good. Football for the future”. Image: Hampden Park is shortlisted for Euro 2028 “We are delighted that government partners in the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and officials in Northern Ireland are supporting this bid,” a joint statement from the five bidding associations said. “Together, we believe we can deliver a world-class tournament and that hosting Euro 2028 will achieve a strong and sustainable legacy for football and wider society, contributing to economic development in local communities. Image: Manchester United’s Old Trafford could host Euro 2028 matches “In partnership with UEFA, our plan is to host a tournament that will be a catalyst for the transformative development of grassroots football – with the promise of sharing legacy initiatives with European National Associations to accelerate development across the continent. “The UK and Ireland’s track record of hosting successful major sporting events over many decades means we have the expertise and experience to take this world-class tournament to new heights.” The UK-Ireland bid faces competition from Turkey, with UEFA’s executive committee deciding on hosting Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 in September next year. Image: Hampden Park is shortlisted for Euro 2028 The UK and Ireland had originally undertaken a feasibility study looking at the possibility of bidding for the 2030 World Cup, but changed their focus to the Euros.
