After submitting surprise applications, Russia and Turkey are set to compete with the UK and Ireland for the right to host Euro 2028.

• Despite being the only expected bidder for Euro 2028, the UK & Ireland faced competition from Turkey and Russia, who submitted bids despite being banned by FIFA and UEFA.
• Along with Italy, Turkey and Russia have also submitted bids to host Euro 2032.
• A decision will be made in September 2023.

The UK, Ireland, Russia, and Turkey have expressed interest in hosting Euro 2028.

On Wednesday, Russia and Turkey unexpectedly submitted applications to host the tournament, despite the current suspension of their clubs and national teams by FIFA and UEFA due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The European Championships of 2032 are being eyed by Russia, Turkey, and Italy as potential hosts, with each country expressing interest in hosting the event.

In September 2023, host countries for the Euro 2028 and Euro 2032 competitions will be announced.

Despite successfully hosting the 2018 World Cup, Russia has been exiled from the international sports community due to its invasion of Ukraine a month ago, with UEFA already stripping St Petersburg of hosting rights for this season's men's Champions League final.

The Russian Football Union was not suspended when FIFA and UEFA banned the club and national teams, allowing them to participate in competitions.

According to Kaveh Solhekol, Sky Sports News chief reporter, if that were to occur, the bid would be rejected. He stated that he had been informed that the UEFA executive committee was prepared to make a decision quickly to suspend the Russian Football Union.

If that were to occur, you must refer to Article 11 of UEFA's bid regulations, which states that only UEFA member associations that are not suspended, excluded, or dissolved are eligible to bid to host UEFA finals.