They have also ruled out submitting a proposal to host the 2030 World Cup
The UK and Ireland have launched a joint bid to host the 2028 European Championships but have ruled out submitting a proposal to host the World Cup two years later.
The football associations of England, Scotland, Wales Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have announced their plans to host the tournament which will take place in six years time.
England’s Wembley Stadium was one of the most-used stadium’s during last summer’s delayed European Championships and was the venue for both the semi-final and final, as well as all of England’s group games.
A statement from the FA read: “Following an extensive feasibility study, which assessed the potential opportunities in international football, the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have agreed to focus on a bid to host UEFA EURO 2028, the third largest sports event in the world.
“The feasibility study included an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs of hosting major international tournaments. On balance, the five associations have decided to focus solely on an official bid to host UEFA EURO 2028, and have agreed not to bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The United Kingdom and Ireland have launched a joint bid to host Euro 2028, but have also ruled out submitting a proposal for the World Cup in 2030 pic.twitter.com/vEb7YXTjdk
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“Hosting a UEFA EURO offers a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential of the benefits being realised sooner.
“It would be an honour and a privilege to collectively host UEFA EURO 2028 and to welcome all of Europe. It would also be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the true impact of hosting a world-class football tournament by driving positive change and leaving a lasting legacy across our communities.
“We believe the UK and the Republic of Ireland can offer UEFA and European football something special in 2028 – a compact and unique five-way hosting collaboration that will provide a great experience for the teams and the fans.
“We continue to collaborate with our Government Partners of the UK and Ireland about the next steps.”
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