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The Journal
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028 increase as Uefa announce backdoor route for hosts
The 42 UEFA HAVE CONFIRMED that they will reserve backdoor qualification spots for two co-hosts of Euro 2028, offering a significant boost to Ireland's chances of competing at the finals. Two berths in the 24-team competition will be held for the highest-ranked host nations who do not automatically qualify as group winners or as best runners-up during the conventional group-stage qualification process. Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will all host games at Euro 2028, and all four nations will compete in separate qualifying groups in an effort to earn automatic qualification for the finals. But two of the four will be guaranteed places at the tournament irrespective of how they all fare during qualifying. Those two places will be determined by ranking at the end of the group-stage qualification process. For example, if England were the only host nation to qualify as group winners or as best runners-up, the two highest-ranked remaining sides between Ireland, Scotland and Wales would join them at the finals. Advertisement But if, for example, two of the host nations were to secure automatic qualification via the groups, the other two hosts would then be granted passage through to the finals via the reserved places. '(The) hosts… will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups,' Uefa said in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. 'The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the Euro 2028 final tournament. 'Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage.' The remaining places at the tournament will be earned via play-offs between the remaining group runners-up from Euro qualifying and the highest ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots. 'The tournament schedule is expected to be released in autumn 2025,' Uefa said. 'The tournament regulations with all remaining details will be published by the end of the year.' Written by Gavan Casey and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Euro 2028 qualifying format revealed: Hosts England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales compete for places
File photo of the European Championships trophy. UEFA announced Wednesday that Euro 2028 host nations England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will participate in the qualifying rounds for the tournament, with two spots reserved for host nations who fail to qualify through the standard process. The European football governing body outlined the qualification format for the 24-team tournament during an executive committee meeting in Bilbao. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "(The) hosts... will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups," UEFA stated. The governing body further detailed the qualification process: "The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the EURO 2028 final tournament. Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage." The remaining tournament spots will be determined through play-offs between qualifying group runners-up and the highest-ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of play-off spots available will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through groups or via reserved qualifying slots. This format differs from Euro 2024, where hosts Germany received automatic qualification for the tournament, which Spain won by defeating England in Berlin. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
RTHK
21-05-2025
- Sport
- RTHK
Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved
Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved At Euro 2024 Spain overcame England in Berlin to claim the title. Photo: AFP Euro 2028 hosts England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, Uefa said on Wednesday. The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify. "(The) hosts... will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups," said Uefa in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. "The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the Euro 2028 final tournament. "Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage." The remaining places at the tournament will be won via play-offs between the remaining qualifying group runners-up and the highest-ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots. Euro 2024 hosts Germany qualified directly to the tournament, eventually won by Spain, who beat England in the Berlin final. (AFP)
The 42
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028 increase as Uefa announce backdoor route for hosts
UEFA HAVE CONFIRMED that they will reserve backdoor qualification spots for two co-hosts of Euro 2028, offering a significant boost to Ireland's chances of competing at the finals. Two berths in the 24-team competition will be held for the highest-ranked host nations who do not automatically qualify as group winners or as best runners-up during the conventional group-stage qualification process. Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will all host games at Euro 2028, and all four nations will compete in separate qualifying groups in an effort to earn automatic qualification for the finals. But two of the four will be guaranteed places at the tournament irrespective of how they all fare during qualifying. Advertisement Those two places will be determined by Fifa rankings at the end of the group-stage qualification process. For example, if England were the only host nation to qualify as group winners or as best runners-up, the two highest-ranked remaining sides between Ireland, Scotland and Wales would join them at the finals. But if, for example, two of the host nations were to secure automatic qualification via the groups, the other two hosts would then be granted passage through to the finals via the reserved places. '(The) hosts… will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups,' Uefa said in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. 'The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the Euro 2028 final tournament. 'Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage.' The remaining places at the tournament will be earned via play-offs between the remaining group runners-up from Euro qualifying and the highest ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots. 'The tournament schedule is expected to be released in autumn 2025,' Uefa said. 'The tournament regulations with all remaining details will be published by the end of the year.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them
Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday. The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations who do not qualify. "(The) hosts... will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups," said UEFA in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. "The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance directly to the EURO 2028 final tournament. "Two spots in the final tournament will be reserved for the two best-ranked host nations who are not qualified as group winners or best runners-up after the completion of the qualifying group stage." The remaining places at the tournament will be won via play-offs between the remaining qualifying group runners-up and the highest ranked 2026-27 Nations League non-qualified group winners. The number of spots available through play-offs will depend on whether host nations qualify directly through the groups or via the reserved qualifying slots. Euro 2024 hosts Germany qualified directly to the tournament, eventually won by Spain who beat England in the Berlin final. rbs/bsp
