England will play most of their Euro 2028 matches at Wembley Stadium if they progress to the final, with only two games away from home in the best-case scenario. Thomas Tuchel's side are among the favourites to win the tournament as hosts, having finished third at the recent World Cup.
Qualification rules for host nations
The Three Lions still need to qualify for the competition under new UEFA rules, which mean only two of the host nations will automatically qualify. England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland must all navigate the usual qualifying campaign. If any nation fails to qualify, the two with the highest qualifying rank will take backup spots, guaranteeing the highest-ranked two a place in a worst-case scenario.
Venues and match schedule
Games will be held across nine venues in eight cities: Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, St James' Park in Newcastle, Villa Park in Birmingham, Hampden Park in Glasgow, and Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Northern Ireland had been in contention but failed to secure £400 million funding for Casement Park.
If England qualify, they will play their first game at the Etihad Stadium, then two games at Wembley. Topping their group would see them play the round of 16 at St James' Park – the only two games away from Wembley. Each host nation will host a quarter-final, with England's still on home soil in the North East. England then return to Wembley for the quarter-final, semi-final, and final.
Tournament overview
The tournament kicks off on June 9, 2028, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, running until July 9, 2028, with the final at Wembley. Unlike the recent World Cup, fans can watch most games at normal kick-off times. There will be 24 teams in six groups, playing 36 matches over 12 days – a stark difference from this summer's World Cup.
