Serbia, Albania to co-host UEFA Euro Under-21 2027

NYON - European football's governing body UEFA announced on Tuesday Serbia and Albania will host the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) said in a statement.

It will be a joint undertaking by the two neighbouring states, which have received UEFA support to co-host the competition.

At the same time, UEFA's decision to accept the joint bid is also a sign of great support for top FSS officials, who have done much to build football infrastructure across Serbia.

The competition will be an excellent opportunity for development of Serbian football at all levels.

Matches in Serbia will be played at new stadiums in Loznica, Zajecar and Leskovac, all built to the most stringent UEFA standards, with games in Albania to take place in Tirana, Shkoder, Durres and Elbasan.

The tournament, which will feature 16 national teams, will kick off at the Karadjordje Stadium in Novi Sad, with the final match to be played in Tirana.