In a major boost for English football fans, the Three Lions are set to kick off their Euro 2028 campaign at the iconic Wembley Stadium, with the famous venue playing host to their opening group stage match.
Five Nations Unite for Historic Tournament
The UK and Ireland have joined forces in an unprecedented collaboration to host what promises to be one of the most accessible European Championships in history. The five-nation bid will see matches spread across ten spectacular stadiums throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Wembley Stadium is poised to take centre stage, potentially hosting the tournament's grand finale on July 13th, 2028, in addition to England's crucial opening group fixture.
Venue Selection Creates Football Festival
The tournament infrastructure promises to create a football festival across the British Isles, with these confirmed venues:
- Wembley Stadium (London)
- Principality Stadium (Cardiff)
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
- Etihad Stadium (Manchester)
- Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium (Liverpool)
- Villa Park (Birmingham)
- Hampden Park (Glasgow)
- Aviva Stadium (Dublin)
- Casement Park (Belfast)
- St James' Park (Newcastle)
Automatic Qualification Questions Answered
While UEFA has confirmed that two host nations will receive automatic qualification, the allocation between the five competing countries remains undecided. Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has expressed confidence that all home nations will find a pathway to participate in the tournament.
The qualification process is expected to be finalized in the coming months, with UEFA officials working to ensure competitive integrity while celebrating the unique multi-host nature of this tournament.
Transport and Infrastructure Ready
With matches spread across major cities with existing transport links and accommodation infrastructure, Euro 2028 promises to be one of the most fan-friendly tournaments ever staged. The geographic proximity of venues will allow supporters to potentially attend multiple matches across different host nations.
Tournament organizers emphasize that this distributed model will spread economic benefits across all five nations while creating an unforgettable festival atmosphere throughout the British Isles.
