The UK and Ireland Euro 2028 features 10 stadiums from across the countries, but Anfield isn't one of them - with Everton's new stadium picked instead
UEFA have confirmed that Merseyside will host European Championship matches in 2028 - but they won't be at Anfield.
Instead, Everton's new stadium, currently being constructed at Bramley Moore Dock, has been included as the Merseyside representative, alongside Wembley, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Cardiff's Principality Stadium, the Etihad, St James’ Park, Villa Park, Hampden Park, the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and Casement Park in Belfast.
The European governing body's guidelines dictate that “the field of play must have the standard dimensions of 105m by 68m". Anfield's pitch is only 101 metres in length and is therefore ineligible. It is for the same reason that the Reds' stadium cannot be used for hosting Champions League or Europa League finals.
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