United Kingdom and Ireland confirm candidacy for Euro 2028; List of venues published

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have confirmed that they have submitted a bid to host UEFA Euro 2028.

They hope to be the first bidder in the top five countries to successfully claim the hosting rights.

They are expected to face a bid from Turkey, while a bold international bid has also been launched from six Scandinavian and Nordic countries.

In a joint statement, the FA, Scottish FA, Welsh FA, Irish FA and FAI said: “Today, the UK and Ireland’s final bid to host UEFA EURO 2028 has been submitted.

“This bid is a comprehensive blueprint of how our countries are collaborating to deliver a historic football festival across Europe and take the competition to new heights.

“An online presentation of our core offering, including a joint support statement from our leaders
Governments, that is Here.

“We are delighted to propose a world-class stadium concept to UEFA and the European football family.
Made in line with EURO 2028. This program is reinforced by our excellent technical and operational facilities
Experience.

“The world-renowned, high-capacity football pitches and new state-of-the-art arenas will provide the platform for the biggest and most successful commercial UEFA EURO – making us a low-risk, high-reward host:

– Almost three million match tickets are available – more than any previous UEFA EURO
– The average stadium capacity is 58,000 and hence the number of fans attending games
– Contests are held in our countries and regions to reach as many communities as possible

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“Our proposal puts sustainability and good governance practices as priorities:

– Compact and connected transport plan – More than 80% of ticket holders can travel to games
By public transport
– Proposed competitive schedule to reduce emissions
– Adhere to UEFA’s main event human rights principles to ensure an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment
and an equitable work environment for co-workers and volunteers

“England and Ireland share the distinction of being the world’s leading event destinations, having successfully hosted major global sporting events – backed by strong government support, including the recent UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 record.

“Our vision – ‘Football for all, football for good. Football for the future’ – is our commitment to help
Associations and UEFA are creating a more diverse and inclusive sport, as well as connecting with new audiences and the next generation of fans and volunteers.