England are co-hosts of Euro 2028, along with Wales, Scotland and Ireland, but Thomas Tuchel’s side won’t be able to settle in at Wembley if they make it all the way
England will have to leave Wembley behind if they want to win Euro 2028(Image: Michael Regan – The FA, The FA via Getty Images)
England could play two of their Euro 2028 matches away from Wembley. The co-hosts could end up playing at Manchester City and Newcastle if they win their group and go all the way to the final.
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has promised the home nations and Ireland will deliver the “best ever” Euros after a glitzy unveiling in London. The details for Euro 2028 – co-hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland – have been revealed with the tournament kicking off in Cardiff on June 9 and the final being played at Wembley on July 9.
But in previous “home tournaments” in the 1966 World Cup and Euro 96, England played all their home fixtures at Wembley. And this will be a major departure for England to take the nation on the road with Tottenham, Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Villa Park, Newcastle’s St James’ Park and the Etihad all staging games.
Dublin, Cardiff and Glasgow have also got games and if England finish runners-up in their group then they could end up playing on Merseyside. Despite co-hosting, Thomas Tuchel’s side still have to qualify.
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Wembley will host the semi-finals and the final, but not any of the last-16 games, which will be spread among the eight other venues, meaning England will be away from their north-west London base if they reach that stage. There are 51 games involving 24 teams across 31 days in total, with each stadium hosting a minimum of two different groups to ensure variety.
The tournament was launched to great fanfare with a light show across Piccadilly Circus and other Euro 2028 venues across UK and Ireland. The Euro 2028 logo, featuring the iconic Henri Delaunay Trophy, which UEFA say is “a dynamic design that captures the spirit of festivity and connection, brought to life through vibrant colours inspired by the host nations.”
FA chair Hewitt, who is also chair of UK & Ireland 2028, said: “Today marks a proud milestone for football across the UK and Ireland as we celebrate the launch of UEFA EURO 2028. Working with UEFA and our football and government partners, we will deliver the best-ever EURO. It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion and ability to bring people together.
“We are building an inspiring event – a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that will create lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football.”
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: “The host nations, where the game first took shape, are eager to welcome millions of fans into legendary stadiums. The fans will be the beating heart of this tournament.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “UEFA EURO 2028 will be the biggest sporting event ever jointly hosted by the UK and Ireland and, as a lifelong football fan, I know how much international competitions like this matter. This tournament will bring fans from across Europe to iconic footballing cities like Birmingham and Glasgow, inspire the next generation to lace up their boots, and deliver billions in economic benefits.”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “The summer of 2028 will be a massive moment for the whole of the UK and Ireland as we welcome football fans from across Europe. Football reaches people like nothing else – it crosses every boundary, speaks every language, and has the power to bring together communities in ways that other things simply cannot.”
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