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Euro 2020: Wembley could be handed additional last-16 tie if Dublin is unable to stage matches

UEFA is expected to make a decision on Friday, with Dublin likely to lose its scheduled matches due to ongoing coronavirus issues; the FA has offered to stage an additional last-16 tie at Wembley

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Image: Wembley could host an additional last-16 Euro 2020 match

Wembley could hold an additional Euro 2020 last-16 match originally due to be staged in Dublin if the Republic of Ireland capital is unable to do so.

Sky Sports News understands the FA has offered to host the match, ahead of a UEFA Exco committee meeting on Friday to discuss coronavirus issues in Dublin, Munich and Bilbao.

The winner of Group D will face the runners-up from Group F at the end of June.

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It means the tie will involve England if they win their group, with all of England's Group D matches, as well as the semi-finals and final also set to be held at Wembley.

It looks likely that Dublin will lose its four games, while Bilbao's organisers have already indicated their matches will be moved.

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Image: The Aviva Stadium could lose its Euro 2020 fixtures

A decision will be made in due course on if Munich can host their allocated games as planned.

UEFA has already stated that host cities will only retain their allotted fixtures if they are able to stage matches with at least 25 per cent capacity.

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