UK and Ireland likely to host Euro 2028
A collaborative bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland looks set to win hosting rights for the European Championship in 2028 after submitting a joint expression of interest to UEFA by March’s deadline.
Initially it was the only declaration, until Turkey and Russia also declared their interest in staging the tournament. Given that the latter is currently banned from international competitions by both FIFA and UEFA, their bid was universally derided. UEFA even suggested that further sanctions could be taken if they proceed with the bid, putting the home nations in pole position to seal the tournament.
Russia’s statement also included an interest in hosting the 2032 tournament, which looks likely to be contested between Italy and Turkey.