UEFA Euro 2028: Host Countries, Dates, Qualifying Entries and More
Euro 2028 will be held from June 9 to July 9; The Wembley final will have the chance to make history for its third championship. The traditional group-knockout format will continue unchanged with 24 teams.
UEFA Euro 2028: Host Countries, Dates, Qualifying Entries and More
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Background
England will be hoping to further strengthen their football legacy with their appearance at Euro 2028. England's performance in this tournament will be another important turning point in their football history, and they will be hoping to reach the Wembley final.
Why this matters
Euro 2028, the tournament to be jointly hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, is a milestone in the history of European football. The fact that Wembley Stadium is the first stadium to host the finals three times gives the tournament a special significance. Through this tournament, an amazing experience will be provided to the local fans as well as the international audience.
Highlights
- UEFA Euro 2028: Host Countries, Dates, Qualifying Entries and More.
- Euro 2028 will be held from June 9 to July 9; The Wembley final will have the chance to make history for its third championship.
- UEFA Euro 2028: Everything you need to know about hosts, dates, qualifiers & more - Yahoo Sports.
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will jointly host Euro 2028. The tournament will be played across nine major stadiums, with the famous Wembley Stadium in London as the main attraction. Wembley will not only be the first stadium to host a final of this tournament, it will also be the first stadium to host a Euro final three times, with the semi-finals also taking place there twice.
Major stadiums include Glasgow's Hampden Park, Dublin's Arena and the National Stadium of Wales. Not forgotten: Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium (Everton), St James' Park and Vila Park also announced as finalists. However, Old Trafford could not meet the standards required by UEFA.
In terms of tickets, it is estimated that around three million tickets will be available to help the waiting fans. It could stand as one of the biggest ticket categories in the tournament's history.
Dates, Timeslots and Opening Match The tournament starts on June 9 and ends on July 9, 2028. The backstage match card kicks off at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. The tournament will play an empty-nested final match as discussed in the Wembley final. UEFA has sanctioned three standard kick-off timeslots: 14:00 (BST), 17:00 and 20:00. The final starts at 17:00. The complete match schedule will be announced tentatively after the final tournament draw in 2027.
Format and structure of competitions Euro 2028 will feature 24 teams in the group stage, continuing the format introduced for 2024. The top two teams from each of the six groups will exit to the Round of 16, while the four best third-placed teams will also advance to the Round of 16. From there the tournament proceeds through a full knockout format to the tournament final. According to Paraoz, the route to the tournament is pre-determined so the designated teams can anticipate their route ahead of time.
Qualifying changes UEFA has introduced a newly designed format for the 2028 qualifying cycle. Teams are drawn in 12 groups (one consisting of four or five teams); Each team plays all its group opponents on a home-and-away basis. The qualifying process will continue from March to November 2027. The winners of each group automatically qualify for the tournament; The group runners-up will either qualify directly or participate in the play-offs based on the UEFA Nations League. It has been announced that the Euro 2028 qualifying draw will be held on December 6, 2026 in Belfast.
Protection: Who is the current champion? Spain are the re-defending champions at Euro 2028, having won the tournament in 2024 as well as their wonder-hit World Cup triumph. Spain repeated that feat in 2012 — a similar feat they had once again done in the past. Veteran manager Luis de la Fuente will continue his international tournament record with a win at the 2026 World Cup following Euro 2024 success, according to sources.
Next steps The 2032 European Championship will be jointly hosted by Italy and Turkey. That tournament is also planned with 51 matches with 24 teams. But stadiums in some Italian cities have come under fire for trailing UEFA standards.
With this information, further announcements and draw results in 2027 will have to follow for more clarity on Euro 2028. All details given in this article are based on official source statements.
What happens next
The tournament kicks off on June 9, 2028, with a curfew match at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. The complete match schedule will be announced after the final tournament draw in 2027. Meanwhile, qualifying will begin in 2027 so that teams can compete for their place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the host countries for Euro 2028?
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will jointly host Euro 2028.
When will the Euro 2028 tournament take place?
The Euro 2028 tournament starts on June 9 and ends on July 9, 2028.
What will be the main stadium at Euro 2028?
The main stadium for Euro 2028 is the famous Wembley Stadium in London.
What is the number of tickets for Euro 2028?
Approximately three million tickets are expected to be available for Euro 2028.
When will the matches take place in Euro 2028?
Euro 2028 matches will be played at 14:00 (BST), 17:00 and 20:00.
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