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The Aviva Stadium is currently scheduled to host six matches during the tournament. The Football Association of Ireland have publicly stated their desire to host more Euro 2028 games at Dublin's Aviva Stadium following Friday's announcement from the UK government that the Casement Park rebuild won't be completed in time for the major tournament. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced the disappointing decision to scrap funding for the redevelopment in a joint letter to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons on Friday evening.
A newly-redeveloped Casement Park was set to host five games during the group stages of the competition – a prospect that would have provided a major boost to the economy in the North. FAI outline hope to host more Euro 2028 games in Dublin following Casement Park scrapping The news is a devastating blow to the sporting community in Northern Ireland, who were set to welcome players and fans from all over the world when the UK & Ireland host the major competition in four years. The Irish government and.
.. Ryan Jarrett.
