The UK and Ireland look set to face no opposition in their joint bid to host Euro 2028, with Russia and Turkey dropping out of the running.
After the 2020 European Championships was spread across a number of countries, the 2024 edition is set to take place in Germany, while the identity of the 2028 hosts due to be announced in 2023 with the deadline closing in for would-be host nations to allow their intention to bid.
The joint effort from the UK and Ireland had been one of three likely contenders, with Turkey returning to the table after missing out in the 2024 bidding process and Russia also in the mix after hosting the 2018 World Cup.