The UK and Ireland will host the European Championships in 2028, and Italy and Turkey in 2032 (Image: Getty Images) |
Either way, UEFA announced the winner of the only remaining bid in the competition.
Aleksander Ceferin, President of the European Football Association, announced the names of the countries hosting the tournaments that will be held in five and nine years, during a ceremony held at the Federation’s headquarters in the city of Nyon.
Turkey originally applied for the 2028 European Championship, but withdrew and applied with the Italians to participate in the event four years later.
England will host the European Championship for the second time after 1996, and Italy for the third time after 1968 and 1980. The other host countries – Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland in 2028, and Turkey in 2032 – will also host the tournament. for the first time.
Germany will host the next European Championship in 2024.
Certain: #Euro2028 It will take place in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland!
Suggested locations include Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, London (x2), Manchester and Newcastle.
Congratulations to our confirmed hosts! pic.twitter.com/elnLbjWgam
– European Football Association (@UEFA) October 10, 2023
Congratulations to Italy and Turkey, the co-hosts #Euro2032!
Joint bidders put forward 20 potential stadiums to host the tournament, of which 10 will be selected, five for each country, by October 2026. pic.twitter.com/HYonnztmHc
– European Football Association (@UEFA) October 10, 2023