Scotland ramp up Euro 2028 host bid as UK and Ireland next step sets qualification in motion

Scotland have stepped up their efforts to host Euro 2028 as the UK and Ireland formally submitted their bid for the tournament.

The SFA and fellow governing bodies have put forward a ‘Expression of Interest’ to UEFA following a feasibility study which evaluated the hosting opportunities and local benefits.

It is seen as important step in the process of landing the major tournament with the deadline for host offers set to end on Wednesday, March 23.

However, UEFA have currently received no rival bids giving Scotland a clear run at following up hosting Euro 2020.

It could also mean Scotland are granted automatic qualification for the tournament alongside their fellow UK-based hosts. UEFA have previously stated that a maximum of two host nations would be granted a spot at their tournaments.

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SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell said on the bid: “The confirmation of our joint expression of interest to host Euro 2028 alongside our colleagues within the UK and Ireland FAs represents our commitment to continuing the momentum of Scottish football and the Scotland national teams on the European, international and world stage.

“It is also an early milestone in our new strategic plan, The Power of Football, in