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England’s men’s team will commence their Euro 2028 campaign at the Manchester City’s stadium, assuming they attain the relatively straightforward entry for a competition staged throughout the majority of the UK and the Ireland.

The Etihad Stadium has not staged an English men’s match since the spring of 2016, when the visitors were defeated 2-1 in a exhibition match, but is almost certain to stage the Three Lions for their inaugural game on June 10, 2028.

The team are planned to play their concluding group fixtures at the national stadium, but, in the event of winning their group, their last-16 tie would occur at the Newcastle stadium. Placing second would mean starting the playoffs at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Competition Kickoff and Rally

The championship was unveiled at an gathering in Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday evening. High-ranking officials from Uefa and the host football associations were confronted as they arrived the location by about 50 activists, who called for the Israeli team to be expelled from international football because of the Gaza crisis.

Banners were held up with messages reading “Show Israel the red card” and “You are complicit”, while activists chanted: “Kick Israel out.”

Event Fixture List

The inaugural fixture of the tournament will be held at the the national stadium of Wales in the Welsh capital, on a Friday in June 2028, a match that will feature the Dragons if they secure a place.

Wembley Stadium will host both semi-finals and the title decider, which will be played on Sunday 9 July with a kick-off time at 5:00 PM.

It is hoped that an earlier start, which will also be implemented for UEFA Champions League finals from next season, will cater to families and help reach a wider spectrum of audiences.

Qualifying Teams

The Republic of Ireland are scheduled to play their opening match at the Dublin stadium and the Tartan Army would play similarly at Glasgow’s Hampden Park.

All four host countries’ teams will take part in the qualifying tournament; two reserved places will be set aside for any that do not reach the tournament through the qualification path.

Locations and Elimination Phase

The Birmingham venue and The North London arena complete the event’s nine venues. Each one will hold at least one playoff fixture, with the quarter-finals played at each country’s national stadium.

The qualifying draw will be held in the Northern Irish capital, which was removed as a venue city last year when it emerged the proposed venue could not be renovated in time, on a date in late 2026.

Tournament Vision

“It will be a championship for the followers and a festival of everything we love about the sport – its fervor and ability to foster unity.”

Over 3 million tickets, a unprecedented number for a UEFA European Championship, are anticipated to be released to attendees.