Scotland have stepped up their efforts to host Euro 2028 as the UK and Ireland formally submitted their bid for the tournament.
The SFA and fellow governing bodies have put forward a ‘Expression of Interest’ to UEFA following a feasibility study which evaluated the hosting opportunities and local benefits.
It is seen as important step in the process of landing the major tournament with the deadline for host offers set to end on Wednesday, March 23.
However, UEFA have currently received no rival bids giving Scotland a clear run at following up hosting Euro 2020.
It could also mean Scotland are granted automatic qualification for the tournament alongside their fellow UK-based hosts. UEFA have previously stated that a maximum of two host nations would be granted a spot at their tournaments.
SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell said on the bid: “The confirmation of our joint expression of interest to host Euro 2028 alongside our colleagues within the UK and Ireland FAs represents our commitment to continuing the momentum of Scottish football and the Scotland national teams on the European, international and world stage.
“It is also an early milestone in our new strategic plan, The Power of Football, in aspiring to host major tournaments to showcase Scotland as a world-class football nation and venue, following the successful co-hosting of UEFA EURO 2020 at Hampden Park.
“We will now work with UEFA, our fellow national associations, UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities to present an aspirational bid that will bring significant social and economic benefits to Scotland and to our national game.
“This, in turn, will help deliver on other ambitious objectives across the game and reinforce the power of Scottish football.”
