England to launch Euro 2028 bid at Manchester Citys Etihad Stadium

Should they secure direct qualification England will kick off their Euro 2028 fixtures at Manchester Citys Etihad Stadium while co-hosts the Republic of Ireland Scotland and Wales are scheduled to host every group stage match on home soil organisers revealed at Wednesdays tournament unveiling in London.

During the event which featured the release of the full fixture list several speakers faced challenges being audible due to a compact yet vocal pro Palestine demonstration unfolding right outside where activists voiced opposition to Israels ongoing status within UEFA Europes football governing organisation.

Officials confirmed that England would begin their group efforts at the Etihad Stadium followed by their remaining two encounters at Wembleys London venue assuming direct entry.

In the event of topping Group B England would head to Newcastles St James Park next before reverting to Wembley which is earmarked for one quarter final both semi finals and the decisive match on July 9.

The championship climax is slated for a 5pm local time start equivalent to 1600 GMT marking a three hour earlier slot compared to the Euro 2020 showpiece at Wembley notorious for the disorderly incidents around the ground as fans without tickets attempted unauthorised access.

For England who last triumphed in a senior mens global football event by overcoming West Germany in the 1966 World Cup decider at Wembley a runner up group finish would mean a trip to Evertons Hill Dickinson Stadium for the round of 16 then onwards to the Principality Stadium.

Wales will inaugurate proceedings at the Cardiff ground on June 9.

The competition will unfold across nine arenas in eight urban locations incorporating Premier League spots such as Villa Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A potential quarter final clash between England and Wales at Wembley looms should both navigate their groups successfully.

All four host countries will participate in qualifying rounds yet two additional berths are safeguarded for any that do not claim their section or rank among the top eight second placed teams.

Debbie Hewitt serving as chair for Englands Football Association and UK and Ireland 2028 Ltd vowed the finest Euro to date while UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin remarked The host nations where the sport originated are enthusiastic to host millions of supporters in iconic venues offering an ideal platform for a spectacle of passions as vividly shown in todays showcased concept.

A separate evaluation projects the event will yield £3.6 billion $4.7 billion in socio economic advantages from 2028 through 2031.