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England may be forced to play away from Wembley for two of their Euro 2028 fixtures. The co-hosts could find themselves playing at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium and Newcastle's home ground St James' Park if they top their group and progress to the final. Football Association chairman Debbie Hewitt has pledged the home nations and Republic of Ireland will stage the "best ever" European Championship following a spectacular launch event in the capital.

The blueprint for Euro 2028 - jointly hosted by England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland - has been unveiled, with the tournament commencing in Cardiff on 9 June and culminating at Wembley on July 9. However, during previous tournaments on home soil - the 1966 World Cup and Euro 96 - England contested all their matches at Wembley.

This represents a significant shift, with England set to take the tournament nationwide. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Villa Park, St James' Park and the Etihad will all host fixtures.

Dublin, Cardiff and Glasgow will also stage matches, and should England finish second in their group, they could end up competing on Merseyside at Everton's new home stadium.

The tournament was unveiled with a considerable ceremony, featuring an illuminated display across Piccadilly Circus and other Euro 2028 venues throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Euro 2028 emblem, showcasing the legendary Henri Delaunay Trophy, has been described by UEFA as "a dynamic design that captures the spirit of festivity and connection, brought to life through vibrant colours inspired by the host nations."

FA chair Hewitt, who also presides over UK & Ireland 2028, announced: "Today marks a proud milestone for football across the UK and Ireland as we celebrate the launch of UEFA EURO 2028.

"Working with UEFA and our football and government partners, we will deliver the best-ever EURO. It will be a tournament for the fans and a festival of everything we love about the game - its passion and ability to bring people together.

"We are building an inspiring event - a welcoming, safe and sustainable UEFA EURO that will create lasting community benefits far beyond the pitch. The countdown is truly on now to what will be an unforgettable summer of football."

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said: "The host nations, where the game first took shape, are eager to welcome millions of fans into legendary stadiums. The fans will be the beating heart of this tournament."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated: "UEFA Euro 2028 will be the biggest sporting event ever jointly hosted by the UK and Ireland and, as a lifelong football fan, I know how much international competitions like this matter.

"This tournament will bring fans from across Europe to iconic footballing cities like Birmingham and Glasgow, inspire the next generation to lace up their boots, and deliver billions in economic benefits."

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy declared: "The summer of 2028 will be a massive moment for the whole of the UK and Ireland as we welcome football fans from across Europe.

"Football reaches people like nothing else - it crosses every boundary, speaks every language, and has the power to bring together communities in ways that other things simply cannot."