{"id":75952,"date":"2025-02-03T13:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T12:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=75952"},"modified":"2025-02-03T14:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:36:21","slug":"exclusive-albania-and-serbia-to-host-the-euro-2027-finals-decision-expected-on-tuesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/exclusive-albania-and-serbia-to-host-the-euro-2027-finals-decision-expected-on-tuesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive! Albania and Serbia to Host the Euro 2027 Finals! 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However, FSHF believes that football unites people and that this championship will have a positive impact on the region.<\/p>\n<p>If UEFA\u2019s Committee approves Albania\u2019s candidacy, it would be an extraordinary achievement for the country in footballing terms.<\/p>\n<p>For one month, Albania would be at the center of football attention across Europe, gaining significant exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The European Championship will be broadcast in 212 countries worldwide, making it a fantastic promotional opportunity for Albania.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, FSHF has successfully organized several major competitions, most notably the first-ever UEFA Conference League Final between Roma and Feyenoord on May 22, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond football, hosting this tournament would bring significant improvements to sports infrastructure, as four stadiums and eight training fields would be renovated for the competition. Once the European Championship concludes, these facilities will remain available for local teams and academies in Albania.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the economic benefits would be substantial, as hotels, bars, and restaurants would experience increased financial gains throughout the duration of the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><button class=\"rounded-lg text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\" aria-label=\"Read aloud\" data-testid=\"voice-play-turn-action-button\"><\/button><button class=\"rounded-lg text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\" aria-label=\"Copy\" data-testid=\"copy-turn-action-button\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\"><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"rounded-lg text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\" aria-label=\"Edit in canvas\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center pb-0\"><span class=\"overflow-hidden text-clip whitespace-nowrap text-sm\">4o<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albania aims to host the finals of the 2027 European Championship for U21 national teams. 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