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2028 Euro Championship Kicks Off in Cardiff, Final at Wembley

11/15/2025

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Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, 2028, with the final at Wembley Stadium on July 9, 2028.
The tournament will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, featuring 51 matches across nine venues in eight cities.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin highlighted the event's projected socio-economic benefits of £3.6 billion.
Each host nation will play group-stage matches at home if they qualify.
The draw for qualifying will occur in Belfast on December 6, 2026, with Spain as the defending champion after winning Euro 2024.

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Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, 2028, with the final at Wembley Stadium on July 9, 2028.
The tournament will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, featuring 51 matches across nine venues in eight cities.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin highlighted the event's projected socio-economic benefits of £3.6 billion.
Each host nation will play group-stage matches at home if they qualify.
The draw for qualifying will occur in Belfast on December 6, 2026, with Spain as the defending champion after winning Euro 2024.