Cabinet are set to approve Ireland's Euro 2028 bid with seven potential games slated for Dublin.
The memo is being brought to Government today by Minister for Sports and Media Catherine Martin, alongside Junior Sports Minister Jack Chambers. The bid for host status is a joint one between Ireland and the UK, with as many as seven matches set to take place here.
There is no associated fee for hosting Euro 2028, but it would require extensive upgrades to both Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium. it is understood that Croke Park would require the most renovations ahead of the championship.
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The chance of Ireland and the UK receiving approval from UEFA is high, as Turkey is currently the sole rival towards the bid. Minister Chambers met remotely with representatives from Scotland, Wales, England, and Northern Ireland to discuss the proposal last week.
The Ministers argued in their proposal that hosting Euro 2028 would have immense benefits for the sporting and tourist industry in Ireland, as 120,000 fans would arrive on Irish shores for the games. Sources told the Irish Mirror that no other Irish stadiums would be considered for hosting Euro 2028.
The UEFA have confirmed that 28 teams would participate in the championship, not 32 as previously envisioned. The Aviva had been due to host games for Euro 2020 prior to the pandemic. The stadium will also host the 2024 Europa League Final.
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