The UK And Ireland Have Submitted A Dossier To UEFA To Host Euro 2028

Fourteen venues have been shortlisted by the UK and Ireland bid team to host matches at Euro 2028.


Nine English stadiums are on the list, which has been submitted in a preliminary bid dossier to tournament organisers UEFA, while there are two in the Republic of Ireland and one each in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.


The inclusion of Casement Park, a Gaelic sports venue which is in the process of being redeveloped, means Belfast is set to host matches should it remain when the final list of 10 stadia is submitted to UEFA in April.


The English stadiums on the shortlist include Newcastle's St James' Park and Sunderland's Stadium of Light, with the north-east set to be well-represented if the UK and Ireland's bid is successful.


However, there are a number of high-profile venues that have not made the cut, with Anfield, the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge not being considered to host matches. 


Everton's Goodison Park has been put forward to potentially host games on Merseyside, while there are three London-based grounds on the list - the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the London Stadium and Wembley.


Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium and Villa Park complete the nine stadiums that could hold matches in England.


The Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are the two stadiums in Ireland to make the list, with Hampden Park the chosen venue in Scotland, and the Principality Stadium being put forward for Wales.


The UK and Ireland's bid is set to be challenged by one from Turkey, with UEFA expected to make their final decision on who will host the tournament next year.

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