As the Euro 2028 schedule begins, we take a look at the Republic of Ireland’s potential fixtures, dates and where they will play if they qualify for the tournament.
The Euro 2028 schedule has been confirmed with Wales likely to play in the tournament’s opener at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, while England could play their first match at the Etihad Stadium.
The competition begins on June 9 and concludes with the final at Wembley on July 9 at nine stadiums in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, with a total of 24 teams participating and playing a total of 51 matches.
The four host nations do not automatically qualify for Euro 2028, but direct qualification means they will play all group matches in front of their own fans, giving Wales the chance to play in the opening match.
But should they qualify, here’s the Republic of Ireland’s schedule and potential path through the tournament…
Republic of Ireland’s chances of participating in Euro 2028…
Euro 2028 opens on June 9 and runs until July 9.
group games
Monday 12 June – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Friday 16 June – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wednesday 21 June – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
knockout phase
If Ireland is first in Group E…
round of 16
Tuesday 27 June – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
quarterfinal
Saturday 1 July – Hampden Park, Glasgow
semifinal
Wednesday 5 July – Wembley Stadium, London
critical
Sunday 9 July – Wembley Stadium, London
The Republic of Ireland will play all three of their group stage matches at the Aviva Stadium if they qualify.
if republic of ireland 2nd place in Group E…
round of 16
Monday 26 June – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
quarterfinal
Friday 30 June – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
semifinal
Tuesday 4 July – Wembley Stadium, London
critical
Sunday 9 July – Wembley Stadium, London
Euro 2028 will be held in nine stadiums in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
if republic of ireland 3rd place in Group E…
round of 16
Sunday 25 June – St James’ Park, Newcastle or Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
quarterfinal
Friday 30 June – Wembley Stadium, London or Saturday 1 July – Principality Stadium, Cardiff.
semifinal
Tuesday 4 July – Wembley Stadium or Wednesday 5 July – Wembley Stadium, London
critical
Sunday 9 July – Wembley Stadium, London
