In a significant announcement, UEFA has confirmed that the 2028 European Championship will be jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This decision follows Turkey’s redirection of its bid to the 2032 tournament, where it partners with Italy.
Both bids for the 2028 and 2032 editions faced no competition, yet the formal endorsement from UEFA was pivotal. The decision to focus on hosting Euro 2028 came after the United Kingdom and Ireland withdrew their intentions of bidding for the 2030 World Cup.
The tournament’s opening ceremony is set to take place at the iconic Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with the grand finale scheduled for Wembley in London. This hosting opportunity marks a historic debut for the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Wales as major football event hosts.
Euro 2028 is expected to span across 10 venues, including renowned stadiums like Hampden Park in Glasgow and Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Notably, the yet-to-be-constructed Casement Park in Belfast and Everton’s under-construction Bramley-Moore Dock are part of the venue list, adding a touch of anticipation to the event.
As for Euro 2032, Italy, initially the sole bidder, will now co-host with Turkey, with plans for 20 stadiums. The final decision on the allocation of the last 10 stadiums, evenly split between the two countries, is anticipated by October 2026. While Turkey recently hosted the Champions League final in Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, it eagerly awaits its first major international football event.
Italy, in contrast, brings with it the rich history of hosting the European Championship in 1968 and 1980. These developments promise an exciting future for European football, with both tournaments set to leave a lasting impact.
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