The FAI has confirmed that GAA stadia will not host any Euro 2028 matches.

The FAI and Irish Government lobbied UEFA to bring games to Croke Park or Páirc Uí Chaoimh after plans to redevelop Casement Park were abandoned, but UEFA has decided to divide the four games that were earmarked for the Belfast venue between the remaining nine venues, whit the Aviva Stadium expected to get just one extra game.

FAI CEO David Courell said yesterday: “The FAI were very supportive of a 10th venue being stood up in the Republic of Ireland.

“The Irish Government have been hugely supportive, not only to us, but to attract as much of this tournament as possible to these shores. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a decision for us. We made those representations, but UEFA have decided on a nine-venue solution.

“There are limitations on what we can host in the Aviva, not because it’s not an amazing facility, but we’re already hosting four group games, one last-16 and one quarter-final."

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