Italy qualify for U17 Euros and World Cup with perfect record | OneFootball

Italy have qualified for the Under-17 European Championship and the Under-17 World Cup with a perfect record.

The Azzurrini are the reigning Champions of Europe at this level and will defend their title after topping Group 1 in qualifying.

They secured their spot with a 2-1 win away to Croatia, which was decided by goals from Borussia Dortmund defender Luca Reggiani and Juventus winger Destiny Elimoghale.

It was their sixth victory in six games to totally dominate the qualification process and they reach the Euros for the ninth edition in a row.

Italy enter Under-17 European and World tournaments

EMPOLI – JUNE 09: Players of Italy U17 enter on the pitch for celebrate the victory of UEFA European Under 17-Championship 2023/2024 before an International Friendly match between Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 09, 2024 in Empoli (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

The European Championship will be hosted by Albania from May 19 to June 1 and the draw will be held on March 31.

Coach Massimiliano Favo’s side will be in there with Albania, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, England and Portugal.

At the same time, this team has also guaranteed its place at the Under-17 World Cup, which will be played in Qatar in November 2025.

This is a boost, considering the Nazionale missed out on the Under-19 European Championship.