Overview
- All host nations will play their three group matches in their home countries, with England slated for two at Wembley and one at another English stadium, according to The Times.
- Wembley will stage both semi-finals and the final but no round-of-16 ties, meaning England’s potential last-16 game would be at a different venue.
- UEFA is expected to confirm that the tournament will open in Cardiff, ideally featuring Wales, when the full schedule is released next week.
- Separate reports cite the Mail in saying Manchester City’s Etihad is likely to be named England’s secondary venue for the group stage, a detail not yet confirmed by UEFA or the FA.
- Following Northern Ireland’s withdrawal, two of its group fixtures have been reallocated to English grounds and one to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, which will host seven matches, with police-escort commitments and host-qualification safeguards also in place.