LONDON (AP) — The opening game of the 2028 European Championship will be staged in Cardiff at the National Stadium of Wales, organizers confirmed Wednesday.

The next edition of the Euros will be co-hosted by Britain and Ireland, with both semifinals and the final to be played at Wembley Stadium in London.

Details were confirmed at an official tournament launch Wednesday, which included branding for the event.

England was a co-host of the 2020 Euros, which was delayed by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also hosted in 1996.

The 2028 edition is expanded across the UK and Ireland and includes eight host cities.

The draw for qualifying will be held in Belfast in December 2027.

“This tournament will bring fans from across Europe to iconic footballing cities like Birmingham and

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