Euro 2028 will be held in either England or Turkey. UEFA said the deadline to apply to host has passed and only Turkey and the United Kingdom have submitted application forms.

The United Kingdom (along with Ireland) and Turkey compete for the European Championship

The United Kingdom, which comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has nominated itself along with Ireland for the European Championship 2028. Politically, those countries don’t get along, but when it comes to football, everything is different. . If Great Britain wins the bid, matches will be played at Wembley, Hampton Park, Principality Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Etihad Stadium, St James’ Park, Villa Park, Hampton Park, Aviva, Casement Park and the yet-to-be-built new Everton stadium. Arena.

England is a well-known organizer of UEFA and FIFA. The country previously hosted the 1966 World Cup and the 1996 European Championship. The previous European Championship was held across Europe, but the semi-finals and final were held at Wembley. The European Women’s Football Championship was also held in England last year.

Turkey spreads European Championship chances

Turkey has never hosted a European or World Cup. So it will be a battle between the experienced England (and co) and the Turkish Newbies (and liras). Turkey did it smartly and spread the odds. The country also immediately applied for the European Championship 2032. The opponent in that bid is again an experienced player: Italy. The reigning European champions previously organized the European Championships in 1968 and 1980 and the World Cup in 1990.

The upcoming European Championship 2024 is in Germany. In October this year, UEFA will appoint who will organize the European Championships 2028 and 2032.