Tottenham set to host no England games at Euro 2028 as five matches at ground revealed

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will not host any England matches at Euro 2028. Instead, the Three Lions will begin their campaign at the Etihad Stadium before playing two final group stage matches at Wembley Stadium – so long as they qualify directly to the tournament.

The European Championship will be staged across eight host cities in the United Kingdom: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, and Cardiff. UEFA have announced that each of the host nations will play all their group games in front of their own fans if they qualify directly.

The final and semi-finals will be played at Wembley Stadium, while the quarter-finals will be held across all four host nations: Dublin Arena (Ireland), Hampden Park (Scotland), Principality Stadium (Wales), and Wembley Stadium (England).

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The round of 16 will be staged at one match per stadium, except Wembley, which will host eight games from start to finish. So, all in all, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host four group games and one round of 16 tie, with neither of which set to feature Thomas Tuchel's side.

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has pledged that the host nations will stage the "best ever" Euros following a spectacular launch in London. The arrangements for Euro 2028 have been unveiled, with the competition set to commence in Cardiff on June 9 and the final scheduled to take place at Wembley on July 9.

In previous 'home tournaments' during the 1966 World Cup and Euro 96, England played all their domestic fixtures at Wembley. This represents a significant shift for the Three Lions as they take the country on tour, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Etihad Stadium, Villa Park, St James' Park, and the Hill Dickinson Stadium all hosting matches.

Dublin, Cardiff and Glasgow will also host fixtures, and should England finish second in their group, they could find themselves playing in Merseyside. Despite co-hosting duties, Tuchel's squad must still earn qualification.

Wembley will stage the semi-finals and the final, though none of the last-16 encounters, which will be distributed amongst the eight remaining venues, meaning England will be displaced from their north-west London headquarters should they reach that phase.

There are 51 matches featuring 24 teams across 31 days in total, with each stadium accommodating a minimum of two different groups to guarantee diversity. The tournament was unveiled with considerable ceremony featuring a spectacular light display across Piccadilly Circus and additional Euro 2028 host venues throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Euro 2028 emblem, showcasing the legendary Henri Delaunay Trophy, represents what UEFA describe as "a dynamic design that captures the spirit of festivity and connection, brought to life through vibrant colours inspired by the host nations."

FA chairman Hewitt said: "Today marks a proud milestone for football across the UK and Ireland as we celebrate the launch of UEFA EURO 2028. Working with UEFA and our football and government partners, we will deliver the best-ever EURO. It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game – its passion and ability to bring people together.

"We are building an inspiring event – a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that will create lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football."

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: "The host nations, where the game first took shape, are eager to welcome millions of fans into legendary stadiums. The fans will be the beating heart of this tournament."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "UEFA EURO 2028 will be the biggest sporting event ever jointly hosted by the UK and Ireland and, as a lifelong football fan, I know how much international competitions like this matter. This tournament will bring fans from across Europe to iconic footballing cities like Birmingham and Glasgow, inspire the next generation to lace up their boots, and deliver billions in economic benefits."

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "The summer of 2028 will be a massive moment for the whole of the UK and Ireland as we welcome football fans from across Europe. Football reaches people like nothing else – it crosses every boundary, speaks every language, and has the power to bring together communities in ways that other things simply cannot."