Villa Park has been formally included on a list of potential stadiums for the Euro 2028 tournament.
The UK and Ireland has submitted a preliminary bid dossier outlining the vision and potential locations for games to be played.
The stadia on the shortlist includes the likes of Wembley, Old Trafford, Villa Park, Dublin’s Croke Park, Belfast’s Casement Park, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Cardiff’s National Stadium.
Other venues would be the Everton Stadium, the London Stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, St James’ Park, the City of Manchester Stadium, Dublin Arena and the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
The bid has also outlined the vision for the tournament:
Football for all. Football for good. Football for the future.”
A Football Association spokesperson said: “We are delighted that government partners of the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and officials in Northern Ireland support this bid.
“Together, we believe we can deliver a world-class tournament, and that hosting UEFA Euro 2028 will achieve a strong and sustainable legacy for football and wider society, helping to drive economic growth in local communities.
“Our stadia concept includes a proposed shortlist of 14 venues in famous sporting cities known throughout the world, including destinations that are home to clubs with great European football history and heritage.
“The plan ensures that all our proposed cities and stadia are connected by direct, quick and sustainable travel links and accommodation that will provide an unrivalled experience for teams and fans.”
The next stage of the process will see the list of venues whittled down to a final ten which will be submitted in April 2023.
“We now look forward to engaging with UEFA and listening and learning from the European football family to develop our bid plans further,” the spokesperson said.
