England misses automatic Euro 2028 spot despite co-host status

England will not automatically qualify for Euro 2028, despite being one of the four co-hosts, as confirmed by talkSPORT. The tournament will take place in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. Host nations are required to participate in the regular qualifying process. UEFA has stated that each host country will be placed in separate qualification groups. Reserved spots have been created for hosts that fail to qualify, but those will only be utilized if fewer than three hosts secure their places through qualifying matches. England is considered a strong candidate for qualification after strong performances in recent tournaments.

• 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — England denied automatic qualification for Euro 2028 after UEFA rule change