Breaking FAI confirm joint UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028

The FAI have confirmed that they and the IFA will be part of a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028.

The five associations had initially commissioned a feasibility study to host the World Cup.

However, following an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs involved, the alliance has opted to focus on the Euros instead, with the FAI saying in a statement: "Hosting a UEFA Euro [championship] offers a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential of the benefits being realised sooner.

"It would be an honour and a privilege to collectively host UEFA Euro 2028 and to welcome all of Europe. It would also be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the true impact of hosting a world-class football tournament by driving positive change and leaving a lasting legacy across our communities.

"We believe the Republic of Ireland and the UK can offer UEFA and European football something special in 2028 - a compact and unique five-way hosting collaboration that will provide a great experience for the teams and the fans."

Dublin was supposed to be one of 12 hosts cities for Euro 2020 along with Amsterdam, Baku, Bilbao, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome and St Petersburg.

The Covid-19 pandemic ultimately saw the matches that had been slated for the Aviva Stadium reallocated to Saint Petersburg in Russia.

Germany will host the 2024 Euros after getting the nod ahead of Turkey back in 2018.