The UEFA Euro 2028 qualifying campaign begins in September 2026 following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup. 55 UEFA member nations will compete for a place in the Euro 2028 finals hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Euro 2028 Host Nations
The UEFA Euro 2028 tournament will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland — the first time the British Isles and Ireland jointly host a major tournament. All five nations qualify automatically as hosts.
Qualifying Format
The 50 remaining UEFA nations compete across 10 qualifying groups for the remaining berths. Group winners and runners-up from the best groups qualify directly, while others enter the UEFA Nations League play-offs.
Key Qualifying Fixtures to Watch
Traditional heavyweights including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal will face competitive qualifying groups. Previous qualifying campaigns have featured major upsets, with smaller nations regularly defeating top seeds on home turf.