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Why three of the Premier League’s most iconic stadiums will not be used at Euro 2028

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Should England qualify, the Three Lions will play their final two group games at the stadium, whilst the home of English football will also host the two semi-finals. Wembley Stadium (Picture: Getty) Etihad Stadium (Manchester) – five games Manchester City’s home is currently undergoing development with a third tier being added to the North Stand, which will take the stadium capacity to over 60,000 once it is completed later this season.



Etihad Stadium (Picture: Getty) Hill Dickinson Stadium (Liverpool) – five games Everton’s 52,769-capacity new home opened its doors this year, becoming the eighth largest football stadium in England. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Picture: Getty) Villa Park (Birmingham) – four games Aston Villa’s 52,190 seater stadium played host to four fixtures at Euro 96, including two of Scotland’s group games and one quarter-final.

Villa Park (Picture: Getty) Principality Stadium (Cardiff) – six games The Principality will be the second-largest venue in use at Euro 2028 with a capacity of 74,500, and will host the opening game on June 9. Principality Stadium (Picture: Getty) Hampden Park (Glasgow) – six games Scotland’s national stadium hosted four games at Euro 2020.