FAI bid to save Euro 2020 games in Dublin as Uefa decision nears

The 51,000-capacity national stadium is scheduled to stage three group matches and a last-16 tie from June 14
The 51,000-capacity national stadium is scheduled to stage three group matches and a last-16 tie from June 14

The 51,000-capacity national stadium is scheduled to stage three group matches and a last-16 tie from June 14

The FAI have not given up on Dublin staging four European finals matches in June but Uefa are considering rationalising their 12-city approach to the showpiece due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Although Uefa concedes capacity crowds across the continent are unrealistic for the tournament, they last week informed host cities of a minimum partial attendance of 25%.

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