Nine qualifying groups until October 2026: winners and the best runner-up go through, the other runners-up enter November play-offs. A 16-team finals follows in summer 2027. Italy are in Group E with Poland, Sweden, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Armenia.
| 2017 | Germany |
| 2019 | Spain |
| 2021 | Germany |
| 2023 | England |
| 2025 | England (3-2 aet vs Germany) |
Italy and Spain remain the joint record-holders with 5 titles. The road to 2027 began in La Spezia in September 2025; the last qualifying window is September/October 2026.
Plot twists at Milan with Camarda and Comotto secured, while Fiorentina builds its future with Comuzzo and company.
After Marco Palestra, Honest Ahanor could also be heading to the Premier League from Atalanta. The Bergamo club prepares another significant profit from its youth academy.
Coach Baldini voices confidence in Davide Bartesaghi's readiness for the Italian national team, endorsing one of the country's most promising young talents.
The Italian U21 coach has signaled a tactical approach designed to unleash the team's strengths in the upcoming Greece match. Two promising prospects, Ekhator and Ahanor, could earn valuable minutes.
Inter step up their pursuit of young Italian prospects with Francesco Pio Esposito and Marco Palestra under close observation. Negotiations ongoing with Udinese for creative attacking profiles.
Torino reinforces its youth development strategy with the signings of Niccolò Fortini and Diego Mascardi. The Granata management continues the path established by Abate, focusing on promising Italian prospects.
AC Milan must reckon with the future of its young talents. Camarda, Zeroli and Comotto remain caught between staying and leaving, awaiting decisions that could shape their careers.
In the clash between Italy U21 and Albania, Catanzaro's Fabio Rispoli stood out on the pitch, joining teammates who contributed to the youth squad's performance.
Italy's U21 coach has already made his assessment of Pietro Comuzzo and Giovanni Fabbian, two prospects being closely monitored in the national team's renewal project.
Napoli has initiated negotiations with the representatives of Cher Ndour, winger at Fiorentina. The player has shown willingness to move to the Partenopei.
Simone Pafundi, following his spell with Sampdoria in Serie A, could be heading out on loan again in Serie B. Carrara emerges as the likely destination, where he would reunite with coach Cioffi.
The Viola's young prospects face uncertain paths ahead. While Tommaso Rubino's future at the club remains unresolved, Simone Pafundi's loan move to Carrarese encounters fresh complications.
Inter's move for Palestra failed to materialize. The Nerazzurri are now considering Italian defenders including Cambiaso and Kayode, reinforcing their focus on homegrown talent.
Davide Bartesaghi recounts the emotion of his Italy debut, highlighting the serenity conveyed by coach Baldini. A milestone that marks another step in the journey of Italian's next generation toward 2030.
Italy's Under 21 side beats Albania in a friendly match. Torriani and Zeroli featured in the lineup, with Calvani on the scoresheet.
Juventus strengthens its focus on Italian prospects for future development. Young talents Giovanni Leoni and Cher Ndour are among the club's market targets.
Inter's chase for Marco Palestra becomes tougher: Premier League interest drives valuations above €50m, while Matteo Cocchi fails to emerge as a convincing alternative for the Nerazzurri.
Baldini's Italy U21 secure a narrow victory over Greece, with Pio Esposito proving instrumental in the outcome. A disciplinary setback comes with Reggiani's red card.
Italy's top clubs remain active in scouting rising talents. Juventus is monitoring Giovanni Leoni, while Inter keeps tabs on Michael Kayode as a potential backup option if Palestra deal falls through.
Torino and Fiorentina strengthen their market partnership. Young talents Niccolò Fortini and Pietro Comuzzo are among those involved in the alliance.
Scout Cavagnis endorses Torino's strategy to strengthen midfield with two promising Italian talents set to shape the game in coming years.
Fiorentina's transfer activity under Paratici continues with a strategy that includes several Italian young talents. Among the names involved are Comuzzo, Ndour, and Koleosho, key pieces of the Viola project.
Roma has officially taken Niccolò Pisilli off the market, making the young midfielder untouchable. The 2003-born player remains a key asset in the Giallorossi's project.
Inter clarifies the negotiations regarding Marco Palestra, reaffirming the Nerazzurri's priorities. The statement also includes an update on Matteo Cocchi's situation.
Aaron Ciammaglichella made his debut with the Italian U21 national team. The young Torino prospect continues his development path within the Azzurri system.
Dominic Vavassori takes to the pitch with Italy's Under 21 squad, continuing his development pathway toward the 2030 World Cup.
From Leoni to Koleosho, 15 Italian under-23 talents already play in foreign leagues. Italian football's cultural revolution travels on budget airlines.
Pafundi, Zeroli and Palestra headline the qualifying squads: today's U21 group is the Azzurri core that will dream of the 2030 World Cup.