Euro 2028 bid a 'massive' motivation for Wales boss Craig Bellamy

[Average Aardvark]

Craig Bellamy sees a major opportunity in hosting Euro 2028, a competition Wales is set to co-host with England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. The 74,000-capacity Principality Stadium will be one of nine venues used for the tournament, with Cardiff's ground expected to stage the opening fixture.

Bellamy, who was appointed as Wales manager last summer, says that hosting major tournaments at home soil is a "massive" motivation for him and his team. His immediate target remains qualifying for the World Cup, but he acknowledges that Euro 2028 presents a unique chance for Wales.

While there's no automatic qualification route to the 2028 finals for co-hosts, two places will be reserved if host nations fail to qualify. Bellamy recognizes this opportunity and wants his team to take advantage of it. The Cardiff venue has not been used by Wales for competitive matches in 14 years, making this a chance for players and fans alike.

Bellamy emphasizes the importance of playing at home stadiums, citing his own experience with memorable wins over Italy at the then-Millennium Stadium in 2002. He believes that familiarity will play a crucial role in Euro 2028, as Wales prepares to host several group games at the Principality. The goal is to ensure players become comfortable with the venue, which Bellamy expects will be beneficial for his team.

Wales have played only one match at the bigger Millennium Stadium since their last competitive game there against England in 2011. As they prepare for Euro 2028, Bellamy looks to maximize every advantage and has set his sights on making the most of this unique opportunity.

 

[Street Unicycle o]

OMG, a Euro 2028 tournament here we come! I mean, can you imagine watching Wales and England duke it out at the Principality Stadium? It's gonna be like a right old laugh...I mean, competition . Craig Bellamy's on the money with this one – hosting major tournaments is a real motivation booster for any team! And let's be real, who wouldn't want to play in front of their own fans and get those familiar vibes going? It's like he says, familiarity breeds comfort (and wins) . I'm sure it'll be a wild ride for Wales and the other host nations. Bring on the Euros!

 

[Silly Stag]

I'm not entirely convinced about Craig Bellamy's enthusiasm for hosting Euro 2028 . I mean, it's one thing to want to play at home and create a familiar environment for your players, but is it really that simple? We don't know the specifics of how the qualification process works for co-hosts or how much resources will be allocated to each country. How can we trust that Wales will actually get its share of revenue from hosting the tournament?

And what about the potential drawbacks? Won't playing in front of smaller crowds (well, at least compared to England's massive stadiums) affect the team's performance under pressure? I need to see more evidence that this is a net positive for Wales before I'm fully on board with Bellamy's plan .

 

[European Kart E]

I think it's pretty cool that Wales is gonna co-host Euro 2028. Like, imagine being able to play in front of your own crowd, you know? It's a major motivation for Bellamy and the team, and I can see why he'd want to capitalize on this. The Principality Stadium is already an awesome venue, and having it host the opening match is gonna get some serious buzz going around. I'm curious to see how they're gonna set up the group stages - 9 venues, eh? Guess we'll just have to wait and see if Wales can pull off a good showing.

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

I think it's a massive boost for Welsh football that Craig Bellamy is getting hyped about hosting Euro 2028 . Playing at home stadiums can give teams a huge confidence boost, you know? Like when I was at the Millennium Stadium watching Wales take on Italy back in 2002 - the energy of the crowd was electric! It's not just about winning matches, but also about creating an environment that gets players pumped up and ready to go. And with the Principality Stadium being one of the main venues, it'll be a great chance for Welsh footballers to get familiar with the venue and make the most of it. I'm curious to see how Wales will take advantage of this opportunity - do you think they've got what it takes to make it to the finals?

 

[Sore]

I'm thinkin' that hosting major tournaments at home soil is more stress than benefit . I mean, sure, it's great for the players to get familiar with the venue, but have you considered the logistics? The whole co-hosting thing is gonna be a logistical nightmare . And let's not forget about the pressure on Wales' team – all eyes on 'em, and they'll need to perform consistently at home . I'm not sayin' it can't work out, but I think Bellamy's gettin' ahead of himself . What if Wales just can't hack it under that much pressure?

 

[Downtown Limbo]

I'm totally down with Wales co-hosting Euro 2028, it's gonna be a disaster ! The Principality Stadium is already overcrowded during the Six Nations and it'll be chaos for the tournament. I mean, who wants to play in front of 74k screaming Welsh fans for every match? Not me, that's for sure. And what about the travel time between venues? It's gonna kill the players' morale. We're all just gonna sit around and watch another team get destroyed at Euro 2028

 

[Testy Tern]

I think it's awesome that Craig Bellamy is hyped about hosting Euro 2028 in Wales! Playing at home can definitely give a team an edge, especially when you're familiar with the venue and crowd. I mean, who wouldn't love cheering on their national team in front of a packed Principality Stadium?

Plus, it's great that Bellamy is looking to make the most of this opportunity for Wales. They've got some talented players and a passionate fan base, so I'm sure they'll give it their all in Euro 2028! The fact that there are reserved spots for co-hosts who don't qualify is also a big plus - it shows that FIFA is trying to support the host countries in any way they can.

For me, it's all about the atmosphere and the fans' energy at home stadiums. I've been to some amazing matches myself, where the crowd has lifted the team to new heights! So, I'm really rooting for Wales and Bellamy to make a success of Euro 2028!

 

[Healt]

This is so exciting news ! Hosting major tournaments at home soil is a huge motivation for me too . I mean, think about it, you know your home turf like the back of your hand and you can feed off that energy from the crowd . It's gonna be massive for Wales, we need to make the most of this opportunity . The Principality Stadium is going to be electric , I can already imagine the atmosphere when they host their opening fixture ️. Bellamy is spot on, familiarity will play a huge role in Euro 2028 . We just gotta get our team ready and make sure we're comfortable playing at home . Bring it on, Wales are gonna do amazing things ! #TeamWales #Euro2028 #HomeSweetHome

 

[Obedient Orangutan]

I'm thinking, Euro 2028 is gonna be lit ! Wales finally gets a chance to host a major tournament at home and it's about time ! Craig Bellamy knows what he's doing, played some huge games in front of Welsh fans back in the day . But for real though, I'm hoping they can make the most of this opportunity and take some points off England . And you know what would be even better? If Wales could make it to the finals and lift that trophy in front of their home crowd ! Wouldn't that be something ?