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FA Supports UEFA's Overhaul for Exciting Euro Qualifications

11/14/2025

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The English Football Association (FA) backs UEFA's plan to overhaul European qualification to curb predictability.
UEFA is exploring a Champions League-style Swiss system to broaden opponents.
Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, says reforms are underway to create a more engaging qualification process, and Euro 2028 will keep the current group format.
The announcement was made in London, with ticket pricing strategies yet to be revealed.

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The English Football Association (FA) backs UEFA's plan to overhaul European qualification to curb predictability.
UEFA is exploring a Champions League-style Swiss system to broaden opponents.
Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, says reforms are underway to create a more engaging qualification process, and Euro 2028 will keep the current group format.
The announcement was made in London, with ticket pricing strategies yet to be revealed.