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.
Luigi Cherubini scored with the Italian Under 21 and Benevento within days of each other. The 2004-born midfielder's path runs through loan spells: after Carrara, now at Sampdoria.
The Italy U21 goalkeeper establishes himself in Serie A with consistent displays. Italian top clubs are monitoring the 2004-born prospect, but foreign competition looms.
Wednesday brings interesting developments for our young talents: from Florence to Udine, from Piedmont to Europe, the Italian scene is on the move.
The former Napoli youth coach sees room for optimism ahead of the Champions League clash in Spain. Confidence placed in two young Azzurri talents across Serie A and Under 21.
The Fiorentina midfielder has emerged as a driving force with Italy's U-21 squad, even scoring from an extraordinary distance. His Serie A numbers remain modest, but his talent is undeniable.
Italian youth teams secure victories and young talents receive recognition. A day that celebrates the work of the Italian youth system.
Between national team call-ups, surprises in youth football and an episode of violence affecting the sport, a busy day in the landscape of young Italian talent.
The Azzurrini defeat hosts 6-2 to book their place at the European Championship. Ndour adds a stunning long-range finish.
Baldini's Under-21s rout Poland to reach the Euros, Mancini's Italy is reborn in four games. The common thread is the youngsters.
The young Calabrian prospect earned a starting role in the Azzurri's U20 friendly match.
Frosinone striker exits youth squad training. Reasons for early departure still unclear.
Luigi Cherubini starts for Italy Under-21 against Empoli Primavera. A valuable opportunity for the Benevento midfielder to build his profile.
While one Roma prospect accelerates toward senior football, a teammate advances through the U21 pathway. Two different trajectories that reveal Italy's generational transition paradox.
The defender returns to Liguria with the Italian U21 squad. Important test against the Primavera side led by his former teammate.
The coach thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. A chance for Cissè, first call-up for the young Rossoneri prospect.
Frosinone defender Matteo Cichella expresses satisfaction at his U21 call-up. The youngster's transition to top-flight football has been seamless.
Young Italian talents between Serie B, Primavera and U21 shoulders: here's what's happening in our football looking at the coming years.
Bergamo continues to be a thriving academy for Italian talents, while positive signals are arriving from multiple Under teams. Here's what happened today in the landscape of young Italian prospects.
Raimondo, Favasuli and Faticanti join the Italian U21 squad. Recognition for Ternana's academy system.
Five highlights from Italian youth football: talents confirming their ambitions, those seeking playing time, and those chasing dreams of home.
Coach Baldini thanks Aquilani and Alvini for their support. New opportunities for emerging players in the national project.
Faticanti and Moruzzi called up to Under 21, Martinelli to Under 20. The Irpinian club confirms its ability to produce interesting profiles for Italian youth selections.
The Rossoneri defender achieves his dream, taking the field as a starter in a prestigious European clash.
Giovanni Daffara selected for Baldini's Italy U21 squad. Parma keeps feeding the national team talent pipeline.
Sassuolo places two young talents in the national setup: Francesco Pio Esposito enters the senior project, while Luca Lipani continues his path with the Under-21 squad.
The Federation relies on second-tier talents: Pafundi, Rao and Rispoli are among the called-up players. A sign of the growing importance of Serie B in the development of young Italian players.
The national team coach focuses on the defender, while two Roma prospects are headed toward the U21 project.
Italy U21 head coach Baldini has decided to call up Edoardo Motta to the national team. A confirmation of the interest in the young Lazio defender.
Lulli, Cichella, Reggiani and Liberali receive their first call-up in blue towards Euro 2027. The coach continues building his team.
Mascardi, Comuzzo and Fortini selected for Italy's U21 squad. A significant boost for Turin's youth academy.
The Calabrian club solidifies its role as a springboard for promising young talent in Serie B. Pafundi follows in the footsteps of those who came before him through the youth ranks.
Calabrian side faces anxious days over Antonini's fitness while Pafundi is back available. Status of Verrengia still unclear.
Fiorentina and Torino remain locked at 0-0 after the opening half. The Granata midfielder expresses confidence heading into the second period.
The defender scores but lacks consistency. The winger grows in stature and provides an assist: they are the bright spots in Torino's 2-1 defeat.
The Giallorossi midfielder speaks about his bond with the stadium and his ambition to test himself against the best.
Young Italian talents in the spotlight between European cups and lower divisions. Latest news on squad lists and market moves.
A day of brilliant flashes from our young talents: goals, assists and confirmations of interesting prospects in their respective clubs.
The English defender returns available for European competitions. Three young Rossoneri players confirmed in the continental competition's B list.
The young prospect remains sidelined at the Calabrian club. Another delay affects the team's timeline.
Between postponed Serie B debuts and transfer choices, young Italian talents continue writing their stories across clubs.
The young Fiorentina defender attracts interest from two clubs: Torino appears to be leading the race for the 2006-born talent.
Torino's midfielder receives his first U21 call-up, while his club teammate is excluded from the squad.
Between blue-shirt prospects and market movements, the day offers interesting insights into our young football talents.
Honest Ahanor departs Atalanta and joins Chelsea. The transfer marks a substantial gain for the Bergamo club.
Four young Italian talents take center stage across Serie A and lower divisions: debuts and confirmations in this weekend's football action.
Simone Pafundi is officially a Catanzaro player. The promising youngster leaves Udinese for a new experience in Serie B.
Pisilli, Esposito, Cisse and Romano all score as Italy's youth team wins. Young talents' performances fuel discussions about the next senior national team project.
Young talents in the spotlight: from Florenzi's advice to the market moving between Italy and abroad, here's what's brewing.
The first Serie A matchday brings immediate physical concerns for rising Italian talents. Here's the update on injuries and tactical choices affecting the young generation's market.
A day full of insights from Milan to Serie B: young Rossoneri in the spotlight after the Torino clash, while second division brings an immediate surprise.
Between promising debuts in Serie B and C and news from the top clubs, the day offers insights on who is warming up in the lower categories.
The Granata club accelerates in the transfer market with two operations targeting the defensive line. The young Italian talent is central to the defensive strategy.
Marco Palestra made his Chelsea debut, but the event raised questions about the circumstances and conditions of his first appearance.
Roma's bid for the Torino midfielder is rejected. Sampdoria's defender also appears on Ghisolfi's shortlist.
Colombo and Sia shine at Genoa, Comuzzo in Fiorentina's sights, Pessina injured at Monza. Latest market moves and signals from summer friendlies.
The central defender could leave Florence. The Viola are eyeing the market to strengthen their backline with fresh talent.
Young Italian talents in the spotlight: from Juve's market moves to words from training camp, here's what's driving the Next Gen toward 2030.
Market movements for Italian talents: Zeroli heading to Frosinone, Ambrosino returns to Modena, Kouadio joins Monza and other youngsters on the move.
The Rossoneri midfielder attracts interest from other top-flight clubs. Multiple transfer options being evaluated.
The Fiorentina midfielder compares himself with his peers in the Italian youth generation and reveals the qualities he admires in his age-group rivals.
Simone Pafundi made headlines in 2022 when Mancini gave him an Italy debut at just 16 years old. Now the midfielder is working to rediscover the momentum and spotlight that once seemed inevitable.
After interest in Comuzzo, Torino targets Fiorentina's young defender Fortini. A fresh bid is coming soon.
The Rossoneri are working to revive the left-back, a key piece of Milan's youth project.
Market moves for young Italian talents heading towards 2030: from Padua to Milan, via Turin and Florence.
Fiorentina rejected 35 million from Napoli for young defender Pietro Comuzzo, later selling him to Torino at a lower valuation. A market shift that raises questions about Napoli's strategy.
Torino intensifies their interest in the young Lazio defender. The Piedmont club pushes forward in negotiations for the Italian centre-back.
Brazilian fullback joins on loan deal with redemption clause. Fiorentina planning defensive reshuffles in the coming days.
The Fiorentina forward cannot forget the goal scored against Juventus and looks forward to the upcoming season with confidence, aiming to contribute to the team's collective success.
Negotiations between the Calabrian club and Udinese are close to being finalized. The deal is expected to be wrapped up in the coming hours.
Transfer movements for Italian talents ahead of 2030: from Esposito at Inter to Fiorentina's defensive dynamics.
Fiorentina are considering selling Niccolò Fortini to fund the arrival of Joao Mario. A market move involving two profiles being monitored for the 2030 World Cup project.
The Spanish centre-back acknowledges Gabbia's crucial role in integrating Milan's young talents. Bartesaghi and Camarda among the teammates closest to the Italian defender.
The Rossoneri midfielder is wanted by the Ciociarian club. Between the teams, there is discussion of a deal including 50% resale rights.
Transfer talks between Fiorentina and Sassuolo involve potential swaps featuring young talents. Defenders and forward prospects are at the heart of negotiations.
The young Friuli talent continues his development away from Udine. Sampdoria welcomes the 2006-born player with the aim of giving him experience in the second tier.
Significant transfers in Italian second division: Emanuele Rao joins Pisa while Simone Pafundi moves to Catanzaro.
Sampdoria parts with two promising prospects heading to Avellino. Both Tommaso Martinelli and Simone Pafundi are involved in this transfer operation involving the Genoa-based club.
Roma crushes Trastevere 6-0 in dominant display. Concern grows over Pisilli's muscle injury.
The defender inherits the mantle from Fortini and Cacciamani. A significant generational shift for the Campania club.
Five young Italians in the spotlight: from Fiorentina's Primavera to Serie B transfer news, from loans to final rehearsals towards 2030.
Inter sparkles in training with youngsters, Torino welcomes Casadei. Santini analyzes market moves, Benassi bets on Italian talents abroad.
Lazio's pursuit of Dominguez hits a standstill as Lotito awaits news. Attention now turns to Comuzzo, a promising prospect on the capital club's radar.
Fiorentina faces the challenge of managing an excess of young talent in their squad. The key question involves market decisions for prospects like Giovanni Fabbian and Cher Ndour.
Fiorentina has made inquiries for João Mário, though any deal hinges on developments involving Fortini and Dodò.
Market movements for Italian talents: from the race for Koleosho to Fortini's future, through young goalkeepers and Inter's strategies toward 2030.
Pietro Comuzzo remains one of the most closely watched talents in Italian football. The defensive prospect has attracted attention from multiple Serie A clubs, with Milan now monitoring the situation alongside Lazio.
Torino is preparing to strengthen its defensive line with an incoming transfer. The Granata have two young Italian talents in their sights: the final choice will fall on either Pietro Comuzzo or Niccolò Fortini.
Milan evaluates its wing strategy with Bartesaghi and Saelemaekers at the centre of tactical discussions. The Rossoneri are considering potential market reinforcements on the flanks.
Andrea Natali shines in Europe, Leoni still sidelined, Comuzzo courted by rivals and young Fiorentina talents in the spotlight. The pieces of the 2030 puzzle continue to take shape.
Pianeta Serie B imagines the ideal transfer window for Carrarese, focusing on young prospects like Simone Pafundi and a potential move from Como to strengthen the defence.
Juventus remains active in the transfer market with multiple negotiations underway. Among the scenarios being discussed is a potential swap involving Pietro Comuzzo, a defender monitored by our editorial team.
Five young talents in the spotlight: from Chelsea monitoring our prospects to Torino working on midfield, from Fiorentina pushing for Koleosho to injury concerns at Parma.
Busy transfer window in Italian football as Juventus proposes David to Paris FC, Milan eyes Mazraoui, and Napoli shows interest in Fortini. Lazio confirms Doekhi while Inter considers bringing back Kovacić.
Cher Ndour reflects on his decision to turn down Juventus as a teenager: the Italian prospect later faced the bianconeri in a Youth League semifinal, eliminating them and scoring at the Stadium.
Milan Futuro welcomes Navarro into its youth development project. Meanwhile, Balentien and Zeroli continue to attract market interest.
Plot twists at Milan with Camarda and Comotto secured, while Fiorentina builds its future with Comuzzo and company.
Calvani's decisive moment guides Italy U21 past Albania. The Azzurrini maintain their momentum toward the 2030 World Cup path.
Torino sets its sights on Fiorentina's young defensive talents. Comuzzo and Fortini are among the names the Turin club is monitoring for future opportunities.
Italy's U21 squad takes on Albania in a friendly encounter. The match serves as an evaluation opportunity for the Italian youth project ahead of upcoming commitments.
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.
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.
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.
Pafundi, Zeroli and Palestra headline the qualifying squads: today's U21 group is the Azzurri core that will dream of the 2030 World Cup.