U19 European Championship Round 2 in Marche: Italy faces Romania, Ukraine and Israel
From November 11-17, 2026, Favo's young Azzurri will compete in Ancona, Fano and Fermo in League A group stage. Twenty players called up from Italy's top youth academies and select European clubs.
The Marche region will host the Round 2 of the UEFA Under 19 Championship. The Italian Under 19 national team will face three consecutive matches in League A Group A6, taking on Romania on November 11 in Ancona, Ukraine on November 14 in Fano, and Israel on November 17 in Fermo. All three matches will be broadcast on RaiSport and RaiPlay, providing international exposure for the young Azzurri under coach Massimiliano Favo.
The selection reflects contributions from Italy's leading youth academies. Atalanta, Juventus, Inter, Roma, Genoa and Torino form the backbone of the squad, while several players have already moved to European clubs: two goalkeepers at Paris Saint-Germain and Stade de Reims, and defenders with AZ Alkmaar and Como. The forward line includes Roma's Antonio Arena and midfielder Valerio Maccaroni, while Juventus contributes defender Benit Borasio and forward Destiny Elimoghale.
This tournament provides significant exposure for the Marche region and represents a meaningful test for the Italian selection, which will face three established continental nations as part of its development programme for emerging talent.