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Latest news on UEFA Euro 2028, covering fixtures, qualifying, tickets, venues, host cities and squads ahead of the European Championship in the UK and Ireland.

UEFA Euro 2028 is the 18th edition of the European Championship, co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. The tournament runs from 9 June to 9 July 2028, with 24 teams contesting 51 matches. It marks the first time Euro finals matches will be staged in Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

Nine stadiums across eight cities will stage games, with around three million tickets available to fans. Wembley Stadium hosts both semi-finals and the final, joined in England by Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Villa Park, Manchester City Stadium, Everton Stadium and St James' Park. The National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff stages the opening match, while Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin Arena complete the line-up.

All four host nations enter qualifying and are drawn into separate groups, with two tournament places held in reserve for the best-ranked hosts that miss out. Twelve qualifying groups produce the group winners and best runners-up, who advance directly, before play-offs in March 2028 complete the field. Spain arrive as defending champions after beating England in the Euro 2024 final.

The build-up has not been without controversy. Northern Ireland was originally part of the winning five-association bid, but Belfast lost its host status after the redevelopment of Casement Park stalled over funding. Debates around ticket pricing, travel between host cities and the qualification hopes of the home nations continue to generate headlines.

The European Championship dates back to 1960, with winners lifting the Henri Delaunay Trophy. England previously hosted Euro 96 and staged the final of the pan-European Euro 2020 at Wembley, while Scotland also held matches at that tournament. Euro 2028 will be only the second edition played across more than two countries.

Our NewsNow feed on UEFA Euro 2028 brings together the latest headlines from trusted sources, from qualifying results and squad news to ticket updates and venue developments. Whether you follow one of the host nations or simply love international football, this feed keeps you fully informed as the tournament approaches.