UK to host Euro 2028

I thought the format of groups in different parts of Europe worked well. Perhaps the 24 countries could engage in a regional pre-qualification for the later stages in future, so the finals hosting is just the last 7 games.

Cheaper all round for host countries and travelling fans (unless your side is one of the last 8 of course).
 
Meliora said:
I thought the format of groups in different parts of Europe worked well. Perhaps the 24 countries could engage in a regional pre-qualification for the later stages in future, so the finals hosting is just the last 7 games.

Cheaper all round for host countries and travelling fans (unless your side is one of the last 8 of course).
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Would that feel like much of a tournament to anyone? Wouldn't that in effect be akin to going back to 1992 and earlier with 8 teams qualifying, but with even fewer matches?

For me, 24 teams are too many, it's too close to a 32 team WC with all the costs and administration involved, but without the prestige or income. In fact, the stadium requirements for 2024 exceed those that Qatar provided last year.

16 teams was the best format for the Euros, 32 for the WC, and the moves to expand both are having the effect of damaging and devaluing the competition, not improving it.
 
Boring. We need to stop bailing Uefa out whenever they need a profitable Euros and concentrate on the World Cup.
 
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