UEFA Revises Euro Cup Qualifying Rules Starting Post-2028

UEFA has approved a new two-tier qualifying system for European national teams starting after the 2028 European Championship. The format will reshape how places are allocated for both future Euros and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with stronger teams grouped together and lower-ranked sides facing a tougher path. Critics in some regions warn the changes could further limit access for smaller or less wealthy football nations to the sport’s biggest tournaments.