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Cardiff to Host Euro 2028 Opener, Wembley to Stage Semis and Final

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Cardiff’s Principality Stadium will host the opening match of Euro 2028, while London’s Wembley Stadium will stage the semi-finals and final, UEFA confirmed at the tournament’s official launch in London. The 24-team championship will be played across nine venues in four nations — England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland — after Belfast’s Casement Park was dropped due to funding issues.

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney called it a “historic moment” for Welsh football, marking the first time Wales will host a major international tournament. He said the event would unite communities, inspire young players, and showcase Welsh culture on a global stage.

The quarter-finals will be shared among Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, and Wembley, while other English venues include Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Villa Park, Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, and St James’ Park. The qualifying draw will take place in Belfast in December 2026, with organizers pledging to deliver the “best-ever” European Championship.

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Creeslough: Girl, 5, and dad among 10 killed in Donegal blast

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The 10 victims of a Friday explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal, have been identified by name, according to Garda. Shauna Flanagan Garwe, five, and her 50-year-old father Robert Garwe are among the victims. The explosion also claimed the lives of Catherine O’Donnell, 39, and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan.

Hugh Kelly, 59, Martin McGill, 49, Martina Martin, 49, James O’Flaherty, 48, Jessica Gallagher, 24, Leona Harper, 14, and others also passed away. On Friday, there was an explosion at a gas station in the hamlet. An Garda Sochána confirmed on Sunday that a man in his 20s is still hospitalised and in a severe condition.

Seven further blast victims are still receiving medical care at Letterkenny University Hospital and continue to have stable conditions. The location is still blocked off while the inquiry is ongoing.

Post-mortem investigations are being conducted, but the findings won’t be made public. Supt. Liam Geraghty stated at a press conference on Sunday that the tragedy has had a “big impact” on the small, rural community.

“They were all folks who were shopping in their local shop,” he said. “They are all local people, they are all extremely involved in the local community.”

“We have very, very young children – the schools are going to be impacted, local GAA clubs are going to be impacted, the local church and general community is going to be severely impacted by this incident.

“But it is very strong community. So I’m sure the community will come together and will support each other.”

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