U17 Women's World Cup, Italy opens with win over Egypt
The Italian U17 women's national team secured its first victory in the world tournament, defeating Egypt.
Two rounds of single-host mini-groups (autumn and spring); the best reach the 2027 finals. Italy's new 2010-2011 class debuts here.
As reigning (double) champions, the Azzurrini start with a target on their back: the autumn round will reveal the next wave.
The Italian U17 women's national team secured its first victory in the world tournament, defeating Egypt.
Italy's U17 women's national team takes the pitch on Saturday for their opening match. A key fixture in the pathway toward future ambitions.
Italy's U17 side has clinched the European Championship title. A triumph that underscores the strength of Italian youth development ahead of upcoming international challenges.
Pafundi, Zeroli and Palestra headline the qualifying squads: today's U21 group is the Azzurri core that will dream of the 2030 World Cup.
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.