The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will co-host Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will be joint hosts of the 2032 tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday.
The UK and Ireland’s bid was unopposed after Turkey withdrew to focus on a bid with Italy for Euro 2032.
The 2028 tournament will be the first to feature 24 teams, and it will be the first time that it has been hosted by two countries.
The UK and Ireland have a long and storied history in football, and they are both passionate about the sport. The two countries have produced some of the greatest players in the world, including George Best, Bobby Charlton, David Beckham and Denis Law.
The UK has also hosted some of the biggest football tournaments in the world, including the 1966 FIFA World Cup, and the 1996 men’s tournament, It also hosted the final of the 24-team Euro 2020, delayed by a year due to the pandemic and held in venues across Europe, at Wembley.
Between them, England and Scotland hosted 12 games during that tournament.
Euro 2028 is expected to be a huge success, and it will be a great opportunity for the UK and Ireland to showcase their passion for football.
Italy and Turkey are also two of the most passionate footballing nations in the world. Italy has won the World Cup four times, and Turkey is a rising power in the sport.
Italy and Turkey have also hosted some of the biggest football tournaments in the world, including the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA European Championship.
The awarding of Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 is a major coup for the UK and Ireland, and for Italy and Turkey. The tournaments will generate billions of dollars in economic activity and will provide a major boost to tourism in all four countries.
The announcement of the hosts for Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 is a major moment for European football. The two tournaments will be a celebration of the sport and the people who love it.
Be the first to comment