THE UK and Ireland has formally submitted their bid to host Euro 2028.

Scotland has stepped up its efforts to co-host the tournament as part of the move.

The SFA and fellow football governing bodies expressed their interest to UEFA following a study to work out how feasible the opportunity would be.

The deadline for offers to host is today on Wednesday, March 23.

If success, it could mean that Scotland are granted automatic qualification to the Euros in 2028, along with England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

SFA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell said on the bid: “The confirmation of our joint expression of interest to host Euro 2028 alongside our colleagues within the UK and Ireland FAs represents our commitment to continuing the momentum of Scottish football and the Scotland national teams on the European, international and world stage.

“It is also an early milestone in our new strategic plan, The Power of Football, in aspiring to host major tournaments to showcase Scotland as a world-class football nation and venue, following the successful co-hosting of UEFA EURO 2020 at Hampden Park.

“We will now work with UEFA, our fellow national associations, UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities to present an aspirational bid that will bring significant social and economic benefits to Scotland and to our national game.

“This, in turn, will help deliver on other ambitious objectives across the game and reinforce the power of Scottish football.”