Euro 2028: Cardiff to host opening match, Wembley to stage semi-finals and final

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Cardiff will host the opening match of Euro 2028, with Wembley Stadium set to stage the semi-finals and final. Nine venues across four host nations - England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland - will feature in the tournament.

For the first time, host nations will have to qualify for the 2028 tournament, but they would be guaranteed to play their group games on home turf if they do so directly. The four host nations will each be in separate qualifying groups, with two spots also allocated to the highest-ranked of those sides who don't make it from their various qualification routes.

The quarter-finals will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium and Glasgow's Hampden Park, while Wembley Stadium has been designated for the semi-finals and final. Other host nations include England, where five stadiums - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Villa Park, Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, St James' Park in Newcastle, and Etihad Stadium - will be used.

The UK government is investing £557m to hold the tournament but expects a return of £3.2bn due to the creation of jobs, regional growth, and benefits from international visitors. Uefa predicts that more supporters than ever before will attend matches at a European Championship finals.

For Scotland, qualification for Euro 2028 offers an incredible opportunity to take part in the tournament on home soil, with six matches scheduled to be held at Hampden Park. Speaking about this prospect, fans would surely be eager to witness Sold-out crowds and experience something different from their previous disappointments during the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020.
 
omg can u imagine having euro 2028 in wales!!! theyre getting a huge stadium deal with £557m and its gonna cost them like £3.2bn back lol what a sweet deal!

anyway i was thinking maybe we could draw some diagrams to visualize how this all works out? 🤔

**qualifying groups for host nations**

+------------+
| england |
| scotland |
| wales |
| ireland |
+------------+

**additional qualifier spots**

+-------------------------------+
| highest-ranked non-host nation|
| (2 spots) |
+-------------------------------+

**uk stadium lineup**

+-----------------------+
| venue |
| location |
+-----------------------+
| Tottenham Hotspur | London
| Villa Park | Birmingham
| Everton's Hill Dickinson| Liverpool
| St James' Park | Newcastle
| Etihad Stadium | Manchester

it looks like the semi-finals and final will be at wembley stadium which is gonna be lit! 🎉 what do u think about this lineup?
 
omg cant believe the uk is investing so much money in the euro 2028 tournament £557m is crazy 💸💪 i think its amazing that host nations have to qualify for it but if they do directly, they get to play at home which is super fair 🏠😊 and the fact that uefa predicts more supporters than ever before makes me so excited 🎉👏 hopefully this will bring even more revenue and growth to scotland and wales with six matches at hampden park in scotland and some awesome stadium hosts in england too 🌟💥
 
🤣 Can you believe UEFA is finally making the host nations actually qualify for something? Like, what's next? The UK government investing in actual infrastructure rather than just throwing money at it to get a decent return? £3.2bn is basically free money if they don't actually improve their stadiums and stuff... 🤑 But I guess that's the beauty of tournament hosting - you can paper over the cracks and pretend everything is perfect until the tourists start showing up. And let's be real, six matches at Hampden Park sounds like a whole lotta fun for Scotland fans. Who wouldn't want to see sold-out crowds again? Maybe they'll even remember what it's like to have their team do more than just show up and make a few good passes 🤦‍♂️
 
Wow 🤩 the UK is getting ready for a massive event with so much investment (£557m) and expected return (£3.2bn). It's going to be crazy with more supporters than ever before! Interesting that host nations have to qualify for this time, but they'll get to play on home turf if they do it directly 🏠. Can't wait to see sold-out crowds at Hampden Park in Scotland 🎉
 
omg 🤩 euro 2028 is gonna be lit 🔥 can't wait to see all these amazing venues come together for the big match 🏟️ cardiff and wembley stadium are gonna rock 💥 and scotland's gonna make the most of it 🎉 six matches at hampden park? that's a dream come true for all the hoops fans 😍 fingers crossed they can make the cut 🤞

qualifying as host nations is a great idea, more opportunities for everyone to shine ✨ i'm loving the extra two spots allocated to the highest-ranked teams who don't qualify through their usual routes 🔄 this is gonna be so much fun ⚽️ and with all these matches happening on home turf, the energy is gonna be electric ⚡️

the uk gov is investing a decent amount of cash 🤑 but let's be real it's all about the euros 🎉👏 and uefa's prediction of full crowds? that's music to my ears 🎶
 
I'm not sold on this idea yet 🤔... I mean, think about it, they're investing £557m but expect a return of £3.2bn? That's a pretty steep ask. And what's with the host nations having to qualify for the tournament? It just seems like a recipe for disaster. What if one of them blows out? The whole thing could be derailed. And let's not forget about the cost, that's a big burden on the taxpayer. Not to mention all the hassle and disruption it'll cause. I can already imagine traffic jams and crowds everywhere... not exactly what I'd call a fan experience 🚗💨
 
Just seen that Cardiff is gonna host the opening match of Euro 2028 🏟️🇬🇼. I'm totally stoked, can't believe we're gettin' this level of excitement in our city! Wembley Stadium comin' to Glasgow for the semis and final is pretty cool too 🤩, but it's awesome that Cardiff gets to kick things off. Host nations qualifyin', so we're all fair play? 🤔 Not sure about the investment figures tho, £557m sounds a lot of dosh 💸. Can't wait to see sold-out crowds at Hampden Park for Scotland! Fingers crossed we won't be disappointed this time around 😅
 
The UK is gonna host Euro 2028 and it's gonna be a big deal! 🎉 Cardiff is hosting the opening match which is pretty cool, I guess it'll bring a lot of attention to the city. But have you thought about the costs? £557m is a huge amount of money, that's like... whoa! 💸 And UEFA thinks they're gonna make a profit of £3.2bn from all the matches and stuff, but we'll see how that plays out. I don't know, maybe it'll be good for the economy or whatever. For Scotland, it's super exciting to have their own stadium hosting games at Hampden Park, I'm sure fans are hyped about seeing sold-out crowds again after all the pandemic issues 🤞. What do you think? Will it all go smoothly or is there something we're not being told? 🤔
 
🤔 i mean come on, who wants to watch a bunch of overhyped matches in some crowded stadium? its gonna be just as boring as every other euro tournament 🙄 plus all that money they're investing could be better spent on actual infrastructure for the uk population not just catering to some fancy footy fans 🤑
 
I'm hyped for Euro 2028! 🎉 It's awesome that host nations get to qualify for the tournament too, and that they'll get to play at home if they do it directly. I think this is a great way to mix things up and make the tournament more exciting. And can you imagine the energy at sold-out crowds in Scotland? 🇬🇧 It's been a while since we've had a major international football event, so I'm sure fans are itching for something like this. The UK government's investment is a big deal too - £557m is no joke! 💸 I just hope they can make the most of it and create some amazing memories for all the fans involved. And with Uefa predicting bigger crowds than ever before... this could be a real game-changer for football in the UK. 📈
 
🤔 so like what's up with host nations having to qualify for euro 2028? that's a big change right? i mean they're not even guaranteed a spot like in previous euros... 🤷‍♀️ and it's weird that they'd have to make groups and stuff if they wanna play at home stadiums. is this just to make the tournament more interesting or something? 💡 also, £3.2bn return on investment sounds pretty sweet... how do they plan on making all that cash? 🤑
 
I think it's awesome that Cardiff is gonna host the opening match of Euro 2028 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿! I mean, who wouldn't want to see a packed Principality Stadium with all those fans from Scotland and the rest of Europe cheering on their teams? And yeah, it's gonna be sick having Wembley stage the semis and final - that place is electric 💥. It's also pretty cool that host nations have to qualify for the tournament now... like, they've gotta earn it, you know? 🤝 I'm hyped to see how Scotland does in this - their fans are gonna go wild with all six matches at Hampden Park 🎉!
 
I'm stoked that Cardiff is gonna host the opening match of Euro 2028 🎉. It's a great way to kick off the tournament, especially with all those new fans who are buzzing about it. And let's be real, playing at home can make a huge difference for the teams, I mean, we've seen how much of an advantage that gives to hosts in previous tournaments 🤔. Wembley Stadium is gonna be electric, especially during the semi-finals and final - I hope the UK government gets its £3.2bn back, it'll definitely boost the local economy 💸. Scotland's got a great shot at making a good impression on home soil too 😊, those sold-out crowds would be a dream come true for fans. Can't wait to see how everything unfolds 🤞!
 
omg can you imagine watching euro 2028 live in cardiff 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 it's gonna be so cool that they're making host nations qualify too, but i guess it'll be nice to see the uk cities come together for this one! wembley stadium is looking pretty sweet for the finals 🏟️ and it's awesome that scotland gets 6 matches at hampden park - lets hope they can pull off some amazing performances 💪
 
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I'm stoked that Cardiff is gonna host the opening match of Euro 2028! It's awesome that we've got a chance to see our home team, Wales, play on their own turf. But at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that the other host nations have gotta qualify for the tournament too - it adds an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability.

I'm loving the fact that Wembley Stadium is gonna be hosting the semi-finals and final - they always bring the energy! And can you imagine the atmosphere at Hampden Park in Glasgow? 😃 Scotland's got a great shot at making it to the tournament and showing off their skills on home soil. Fingers crossed for a sold-out crowd (and some great football, of course)! 🤞
 
I'm hyped that Euro 2028 is coming to the UK! 🎉 Cardiff's gonna host the opening match at Principality Stadium, which is sick news for Welsh footy fans. And can we talk about Wembley Stadium staging the semis and final? Iconic venue, electric atmosphere... it's gonna be a treat for football lovers everywhere. Scotland's got a great chance to shine on home soil too, with six matches at Hampden Park. I'm loving that UEFA predicts record-breaking attendance numbers - can't wait to see the excitement in the stadiums! 🏆
 
I'm hyped for the Euro 2028 tournament 🤩! Hosting a major event like that on home soil is such an amazing opportunity for the UK nations, especially Scotland. I mean, six matches at Hampden Park? That's gonna be electric ⚡️! And can you imagine the energy at Wembley Stadium during the semi-finals and final? It's gonna be a wild ride 🎢! The investment by the government is also a big plus - £557m is no joke 💸. I'm hoping for even more fans than usual to attend, it'll be amazing to see all that money coming back into the economy 💰. Bring on the footy and let's get this party started 🎉!
 
🤝 I'm stoked that the Euro 2028 tournament is going to be a wild ride for all the host nations! It's awesome that they'll get to play in front of their home crowds, especially Scotland who's gonna have six matches at Hampden Park 🏰. I can imagine how hyped fans are gonna be after all those COVID-19 delays 🤦‍♂️. The UK government is investing big money into this event and it's gonna bring in some serious cash too 💸. But what's even more exciting is the possibility of more people attending matches than ever before 👍. Wembley Stadium, Cardiff's Principality Stadium, and Glasgow's Hampden Park are all set to stage an epic tournament 🎉. Let's hope everything goes smoothly and we get to enjoy some top-notch football this summer ⚽️!
 
OMG 🤯 just thinkin bout all the COVID related issues that happened in 2020 - remember when there wasnt even fans at Euros lol 😂 anyway, back to this Euro thing... hosting it on home soil is gonna be a major plus for Scotland, I guess its about time they get some decent footy attention after that pandemic drama 💸 but like, £557m investment seems kinda steep dont think its gonna bring in those extra 3.2bn benjamins 🤑
 
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