Republic of Ireland’s potential Euro 2028 fixtures, dates and potential routes for the UK and Republic of Ireland tournaments | soccer news

Republic of Ireland’s potential Euro 2028 fixtures, dates and potential routes for the UK and Republic of Ireland tournaments | soccer news

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…

How does a host country qualify?

All four countries will go through qualifying, with two places automatically reserved for the higher-ranked host country that did not make the field.

If at least two of England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland qualify, all four countries will participate in the tournament.

Depending on the number of spots used by the host country, the number of final tournament spots determined through the playoffs can vary between two and four in one of three scenarios:

Eligible slots reserved for both hosts used: Eight teams will compete in two routes for two final tournament spots: a single semi-final and a final.

1 eligible slot reserved for hosts used: Twelve teams will compete in three routes for three final tournament spots, including a single semifinal and final.

There are no eligible slots reserved for the used host. Eight teams will play four home and away playoff games, with the winners advancing to the final tournament.

Republic of Ireland’s chances of participating in Euro 2028…

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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

Dublin's Aviva Arena has been shortlisted among 14 stadiums to host Euro 2028 matches.
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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

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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

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