UEFA Unveils Euro 2028 Schedule And Branding Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest In London
UEFA unveiled the Euro 2028 schedule and branding on Wednesday, showcasing 51 matches over 31 days for 24 teams. The launch at London’s Piccadilly Lights included spectacular light shows, landmark projections, and digital displays across the UK and Ireland. The event was briefly disrupted by a pro-Palestinian protest outside, with demonstrators chanting against Israel as UEFA officials, including president Aleksander Čeferin, attended. Euro 2028 will be co-hosted by Britain and Ireland, marking a major milestone in preparations for the tournament.
A protester speaking with a police officer near a replica UEFA trophy during the Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. | Photo: James Manning/Pool via AP
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A protester speaking with a police officer near a replica UEFA trophy during the Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. | Photo: James Manning/Pool via AP
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The Henri Delaunay Cup, presented to the winner of the European Champions, is displayed during UEFA Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. | Photo: James Manning/PA via AP
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From left, Conrad Kirkwood, IFA President, Mike Mulraney, SFA President, Debbie Hewitt, UK&I Board Chair, Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA President, Paul Cooke FAI President and Noel Mooney, FAW Chief Executive attend the Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. | Photo: James Manning/PA via AP
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Ashley Williams attends the Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. Euro 2028 will take place in the UK and Republic of Ireland. | Photo: James Manning/PA via AP
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From left, Michael Owen, John Collins, Shay Given and Ashley Williams attend the Euro 2028 launch at Below The Lights, Piccadilly Circus, London. | Photo: James Manning/PA via AP
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Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, right, welcomes UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, center, and footballer Tyrone Mings and children from John Keble CofE Primary School to number 10 Downing Street to mark the launch of the Euro 2028 soccer tournament, in London. | Photo: Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP