The official approval of the UK and Ireland’s application for hosting Euro 2028 was recently made public by UEFA.
In five years, the matches will take place in ten stadiums spread throughout the five countries. According to economists, the tournament will improve the economies of the host countries by three billion euros (£2.6 billion).
The candidacy was approved by the UEFA executive board on Tuesday morning without any opposition after Turkey withdrawn to concentrate on a combined bid with Italy for the 2032 finals.
The final, and possibly both semifinals, will be held at Wembley, with the remainder of the English locations listed in April’s final request for proposals being the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Villa Park, St. James’ Park, and Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Matches will also be held at Belfast’s Casement Park and Glasgow’s Hampden Park, as well as Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, and Glasgow’s Hampden Park.
I’m happy we’ve secured UEFA EURO 2028, said Culture the Secretary Lucy Frazer in response to the news. The largest sporting event ever to be jointly staged in the UK & Ireland will take place there.”We’ll put on a fantastic competition that puts the audience first. We will sincerely welcome fans from all around Europe to the shores of our islands and create lifelong experiences for them.
Additionally, it is anticipated that the tournament will help the host countries’ socioeconomically by up to £2.6 billion, creating employment and opportunities.
Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, remarked, “I grew to remember Euro 96 having one of my most wonderful recollections of my childhood,” during a visit to England’s practice facility, St. George’s Park. And just as we did with the Lionesses last year, we have the opportunity to do that again for a ton more people.
“We are the best at running competitions. The economy will receive a tremendous boost as a result.
Football is Scotland’s national sport and a potent force for positive change in communities all throughout the country, according to Scottish premier Humza Yousaf, who announced the news to a buzz of excitement throughout the host countries.
“The Scottish Government’s backing for the winning joint bid was based on this combination.
“Scotland’s hosting of the Euros will present a range of possibilities, not only via the economic advantages of the visiting fans but also through an established legacy program that is going to grow a more diverse and inclusive game all across the country.”