Overview

• The UEFA Executive Committee confirmed that all four EURO 2028 host nations must qualify through the standard 12-group process.
• Two of the 24 tournament spots are reserved for the best-performing host nations that fail to qualify directly.
• Twelve group winners and the eight best runners-up will secure direct qualification for the tournament.
• The size of the playoffs will depend on how many host nations qualify directly, with a maximum of 12 teams competing for remaining spots.
• EURO 2028 will take place from June 9 to July 9, 2028, across nine stadiums in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.