Why is Old Trafford not being used for Euro 2028? Legendary Manchester United stadium overlooked

Manchester United's iconic Old Trafford is among the stadiums that failed to make the cut to host games at Euro 2028.

UEFA have confirmed that ten grounds have been selected and they are scattered across the UK and Ireland for the tournament.

Man City's Etihad Stadium will host matches in the city, but rivals United were left off the final list.

The stadium was initially shortlisted by the FA in their preliminary bid dossier submitted to UEFA but was eventually pulled from the table.

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United pulled Old Trafford from contention to be a host stadium as a result of uncertainty over redevelopment plans.

Several stadiums, including Everton's new home at Bramley-Moore Dock, are undergoing work before the Euros, but United were unable to offer guarantees that theirs would be ready in time.

A United statement said: “Manchester United was pleased to put Old Trafford forward as a potential host of UEFA Euro 2028 matches and proud of the strong case we made.

“However, during follow-up discussions with the FA, it became clear that we were unable to provide the necessary certainty around availability of Old Trafford due to potential redevelopment of the stadium. As a result, we have mutually agreed to withdraw from the shortlist of potential hosts.

“We are committed to maintaining Old Trafford’s status as the largest and most iconic club football ground in England and look forward to future opportunities to host international matches and major events at the Theatre of Dreams."

Redevelopment plans for Old Trafford are yet to progress with the schemes on hold until until the situation surrounding any takeover of the