Italy has been drawn into a group alongside Jamaica, the Ivory Coast, and Uzbekistan for the Under-17 World Cup, which will take place in November.
The Azzurrini have earned their spot in the tournament, hosted by Qatar, from November 19 to December 13.
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Prior to the World Cup, the Under-17 team will participate in the final phase of the European Championship, set for May 25 to June 7 in Estonia.
Italy Aiming for Success at the Under-17 World Cup
EMPOLI – JUNE 09: The Italy U17 team celebrates winning the UEFA European Under 17 Championship 2023/2024 before an international friendly match against Bosnia & Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 9, 2024 (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images).
The draw for the Under-17 World Cup took place in Doha today, with Italy aiming to improve on their performance from the last tournament, where they won the bronze medal in 2025 by defeating Brazil in a penalty shootout.
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The 2026 tournament for the Nazionale begins on November 20 against Jamaica, followed by matches against the Ivory Coast on November 23 and Uzbekistan on November 26 to conclude Group E.
The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16.
The final match is set for Sunday, December 13.
This marks the eighth appearance of the Azzurrini in the Under-17 World Cup, with previous participations in 1991, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2019, 2025, and now 2026.