The UK and Ireland have formally submitted a dossier as part of their bid to host UEFA Euro 2028, with 14 stadiums being shortlisted to host games. The bid sees the governing bodies of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland join forces to attempt to win the right to host the major tournament.
The paperwork lists the stadiums which could be used if the bid is successful and despite nine English venues being included, Leeds United’s Elland Road is not one of them. The grounds named include Newcastle United’s St James’ Park, Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, Old Trafford and the yet to be built Everton Stadium, which is expected to be in opened in 2024.
The Etihad Stadium is also included, alongside Wembley Stadium, the London Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Villa Park. Elland Road has been used to host international games in the past, with England playing a pre-World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica there back in 2018.
