Euro 2028 co-hosts’ path to tournament could prove to be difficult

• The UK and Ireland (England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland), co-hosts of Euro 2028, will not receive automatic qualification but have a safety net.
• They will participate in the qualifying phase, competing in separate groups.
• Two final tournament spots are reserved for the two highest-ranked host nations if they don't qualify directly.
• The remaining spots will be determined through play-offs involving runners-up and Nations League teams, depending on how many host nations qualify directly.
• This decision allows host nations to maintain competitive play leading up to the tournament.

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Euro 2028 co-hosts denied automatic qualification but will have safety net