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Simon Collings

UK and Ireland set to be named Euro 2028 hosts with no rival bidders for tournament

The UK and Ireland are set to be named joint hosts of Euro 2028, as no rival bids are on the table ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

Russia had been expected to run as contenders, but its bid has been abandoned following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Italy plans to bid for Euro 2032 instead, while Turkey also appears to have ruled out challenging the British and Irish bid.

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