
"The nine venues hosting Euro 2028 in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have been revealed. Matches will be played across England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, but Northern Ireland will not be a host after Belfast's Casement Park was removed as an option. Host nations will have to qualify for the 2028 tournament. However, they would be guaranteed to play their group games on home turf if they do so directly."
"The venue is the largest in the United Kingdom and the second-biggest in Europe after Barcelona's Nou Camp. It hosted the 1966 World Cup final before it was knocked down in 2003 and a new stadium built in its place. It is the home of England's national football team and annually hosts the FA Cup semi-finals and final, EFL Cup final, Community Shield and EFL play-off finals."
"Capacity: 60,000 Fixtures: Group stage, round of 16 Tottenham's Premier League home opened to much fanfare in 2019 and has hosted a number of large-scale events; including NFL matches, an Anthony Joshua fight, the rugby league Challenge Cup final and a series of Beyonce concerts. It is the third-biggest stadium in England and features the impressive 17,500-capacity South Stand - the country's largest single-tier stand."
Nine venues across England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will host Euro 2028 matches; Northern Ireland will not be a host after Belfast's Casement Park was removed. Host nations must qualify for the tournament, but qualified hosts are guaranteed to play their group games on home turf. Both semi-finals and the final will take place at Wembley Stadium, while the opening game will be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Wembley holds 86,000 spectators, has hosted major finals including the 1966 World Cup final and recent Champions League and Euro finals. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (60,000) will stage group and round-of-16 matches and has hosted NFL, boxing, rugby and large concerts.
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