Since 2025, played every year in Qatar with 48 teams: 12 groups of 4, then knockouts from the round of 32 (top two of each group plus the eight best third-placed sides). Final on 13 December at Khalifa Stadium. Italy, reigning European champions, are in Group E with Uzbekistan, Ivory Coast and Jamaica.
| 2017 | England |
| 2019 | Brazil |
| 2023 | Germany |
| 2025 | Portugal (1-0 vs Austria) |
| 2026 | ongoing in Qatar |
Never won it — and never arrived as reigning European champions before. Drawn in Group E with Uzbekistan, Ivory Coast and Jamaica, the Tallinn side can genuinely go for the world title.
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.
Emanuele Lulli establishing himself as a concrete asset at Roma. Antonio Arena remains a prospect to be clarified in the short term.
Young Italian talents between Serie B, Primavera and U21 shoulders: here's what's happening in our football looking at the coming years.
Lulli, Cichella, Reggiani and Liberali receive their first call-up in blue towards Euro 2027. The coach continues building his team.
The Italian federation has announced the squad for the tournament in Croatia. No players from Milan in the selection.
Three young Italian talents feature together in the German club. A special moment bringing Luca Reggiani, Filippo Mané and Diego Sia under the same jersey.
The Borussia Dortmund defender has caught the attention of Premier League clubs. Italian top-flight and second-division teams are keeping a close eye on the market developments.
Luca Reggiani prepares for the Ferragosto clash between Dortmund and Roma. For the Italian prospect, it's a significant opportunity in a high-profile international fixture.
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.
Arena decisive in Coppa Italia, Nunziante impresses on debut with Arezzo. Two young talents building their future toward the big goal.
Lipani learning from Aquilani at Sassuolo, Arena ready for the Nations Championship, Baldanzi wants to repay De Rossi's faith at Genoa: young Italians continue building their path to 2030.
Destiny Elimoghale has been promoted to Juventus's senior squad following Jeff Ekhator's injury. A significant opportunity for the young talent on the defensive flank.
Changes in Juventus youth setup. Destiny Elimoghale is back training with the Bianconeri's senior group, as Jeff Ekhator steps away from the youth ranks.
Roma crushes Trastevere 6-0 in dominant display. Concern grows over Pisilli's muscle injury.
Several Italian clubs are monitoring Luca Reggiani, defender at Borussia Dortmund. A sign of Serie A's interest in young talents playing abroad.
Good news from Milan for young Rossoneri talents, while Inter eyes Iddrissou. Disappointment for Italy's Under 19 on penalties.
Italy's U19 side draws 0-0 with Croatia, postponing their mathematical qualification. Arena and Nardin featured in the key fixture.
Coach Bollini has announced his squad selection for the U19 European Championship. The call-ups include Antonio Arena and Destiny Elimoghale among others.
Italy's U19 national team has announced its squad for the Euros: Mattia Liberali stands out as the standout prospect, while Samuele Inacio and Luca Reggiani are absent from the roster.
The federation chief deflects criticism over the loss of emerging talents like Inacio and Reggiani, arguing the FIGC is not responsible.
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.
Destiny Elimoghale continues to impress in Juventus youth ranks and Italy's U19 squad. His technical qualities are drawing comparisons to top European talents of his profile.
Trailing in the 85th, Fugazzola's 91st-minute penalty equaliser, then the shootout: the Azzurrini lift the trophy. A second U17 title in three years: the 2009 generation is golden.