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MERANO, ITALY – MARCH 21: Daniele Franceschini head coach of Italy U18 looks on during the International Friendly match between Italy U18 and AustriaU18 at Stadio Gianpiero Combi on March 21, 2024 in Merano, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Italy have been placed in a group with Jamaica, the Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan for the Under-17 World Cup, kicking off in November.
The Azzurrini have qualified for the tournament, which is hosted by Qatar from November 19 to December 13.
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Before that, the Under-17 squad will also take part in the final phase of the European Championship from May 25 to June 7 in Estonia.
Italy hoping for Under-17 World Cup success
The draw for the Under-17 World Cup was held in Doha today, and Italy are hoping to go better than the last edition, when they secured the bronze medal in 2025, beating Brazil on penalties.
The 2026 tournament for the Nazionale kicks off on November 20 against Jamaica, then they’ll take on the Ivory Coast on November 23, before ending Group E against Uzbekistan on November 26.
The top two teams in every group, plus the best eight third-placed sides, will go through to the Round of 16.
The Final is scheduled on Sunday December 13.
This is the eighth time that the Azzurrini are participating in the Under-17 World Cup, after 1991, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2019, 2025 and 2026.
