'Cautious optimism' surrounding Ireland and UK hosting Euro 2028James CoxUpdated at 13:48Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne has expressed cautious optimism that Ireland and the UK will co-host Euro 2028. That's a good sign about what is happening, I hope, in Northern Ireland, and it has the backing of the British government. It comes as Turkey withdrew from the bidding process to host the 2028 European Championship, which means Ireland and the UK are now unopposed. "As indicated by the FA of Türkiye with its submission of the request for a joint bid, their bid to stage Uefa Euro 2028 is consequently withdrawn. It is unlikely that the five nations involved in the bid - Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland - would be granted automatic qualification.

Source: Irish Independent October 04, 2023 19:20 UTC