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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain and Ireland would host the most-watched European Championship yet if a joint-bid to stage Euro 2028 is successful, the partners said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The 10-stadium bid, formally submitted to UEFA on Wednesday by the five football associations, was described in a joint statement as ‘low risk, high reward’.<\/p>\n

“Our pioneering five-way partnership will deliver a record-breaking and unforgettable UEFA Euro,” a statement from the Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh Football Associations and the Football Association of Ireland said.<\/p>\n

“Together we want Euro 2028 to be catalyst for a new and sustainable era for football, from the grassroots to the very top of the game.”<\/p>\n

The joint-bidders say a record three million tickets would be available with an average stadium capacity of 58,000 with 80% of ticket holders being able to arrive by public transport.<\/p>\n

The five associations dropped plans to bid for the 2030 World Cup to focus on the Euros following a feasibility study that analysed the economic impact and estimated costs of hosting major international tournaments.<\/p>\n

A successful bid for the Euros would generate cumulative socio-economic benefits of up to 2.6 billion pounds for the host nations, according to the bid.<\/p>\n

The bid has full support from the respective governments, who said in a joint statement: “It will be the biggest sporting event our islands have ever jointly staged — a passionate and unforgettable celebration, with long-term benefits for our cities and communities as well as all European football.”<\/p>\n

Europe’s soccer governing body UEFA has said that automatic qualification as hosts will not be guaranteed if more than two countries submit a joint bid.<\/p>\n

The proposed stadiums for the British and Ireland bid were revealed last month with nine in England including Wembley, the London Stadium, Villa Park and the yet-to-be-built Everton Stadium. <\/p>\n

Dublin’s Aviva Stadium and Croke Park and Belfast’s Windsor Park would stage games along with Hampden Park in Glasgow and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.<\/p>\n

Turkey also submitted its bid for 2028 and 2032 on Wednesday, it’s sixth successive attempt to host the Euros.<\/p>\n

UEFA will make its decision in September.<\/p>\n

Italy had intended to bid but will now focus on a bid to stage the 2032 Euros while Russia’s proposed bid was ruled out after the country’s invasion of Ukraine last year.<\/p>\n

Germany will host the 2024 tournament.<\/p>\n

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(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge)<\/p>\n

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