Northern Ireland has been disqualified from one of the UEFA backup spots for Euro 2028, leaving the Republic of Ireland with a clear path to qualification. This follows the exclusion of Belfast's Casement Park as a host venue due to redevelopment delays. The Republic of Ireland's FAI chief expresses confidence in their Euro 2028 participation.
Northern Ireland has been disqualified from one of the backup spots set aside by UEFA for Euro 2028 , leaving the Republic of Ireland with a clear path to qualification. This change stems from the decision to exclude Casement Park in Belfast as a host venue due to redevelopment delays. The Republic of Ireland’s FAI chief executive, David Courell, expressed confidence about their involvement in Euro 2028 .
UEFA has reserved two spots for the five co-hosts that fail to qualify automatically, but Northern Ireland will need to qualify independently. The UK Government had previously rejected funding for Casement Park's redevelopment, which was seen as a critical venue for Euro 2028
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