Euro 2028 Qualifying Format: Hosts to Compete for Tournament Spots

UEFA announced the qualification format for the 2028 Euro tournament.

England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will all play in the qualifying rounds.

The best teams from the qualifying groups and the top runners-up will move on to the tournament.

Two spots are reserved for the best-ranked host nations that don't automatically qualify.

The remaining spots will be determined by play-offs, which will include teams from the Nations League.

This means that even the host nations still need to earn their place in the competition.

The goal is to decide who gets to play in the actual competition in a fair way.