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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nick Ames in Nyon

‘A brilliant day’: UK and Ireland confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts

Uefa’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, with the UK and Ireland bid ambassador Gareth Bale during the announcement in Nyon
Uefa’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, with the UK and Ireland bid ambassador Gareth Bale during the announcement in Nyon. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters

The Football Association’s chief executive officer, Mark Bullingham, hailed a “brilliant day” for the UK and Ireland after it was confirmed they will stage the men’s European Championship in 2028. He promised a national event that leaves no area of the host countries untouched.

Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium looks certain to hold the opening match with the semi-finals and final taking place at Wembley. It will be the highest-profile sporting event held in the UK since London 2012 and, for sheer scale, the biggest football tournament held on either island.

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