UEFA sets the venues list for September 30, Napoli in the front line
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that by September 30, 2026 it will send to UEFA the documentation concerning the venues deemed suitable for Euro 2032, with UEFA's deadline set for October 1; Naples is one of the cities at the centre of the assessment.
The dossier must contain all the elements required by the Bid Dossier, so as to enable UEFA to commence compliance checks by the firm deadline of October 1.
UEFA verification and final selection
After receiving the dossiers, UEFA will carry out the necessary technical checks; only afterwards will the FIGC proceed with the final selection of the five Italian cities that will host the Euro 2032 matches.
FIGC president Giovanni Malagò presented to the Federal Council the progress of the process, emphasizing that dialogue with local authorities will continue even after the selection of the five venues, to promote development programmes and the modernisation of facilities.
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At the request of Serie A, also supported by Serie B and Serie Pro, the proposal to move forward the opening of the second transfer window to December 28, 2026, instead of January 1, was approved; the change will now require FIFA's favourable opinion.
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Regulatory extension to amateur categories
On the initiative of the National Amateur League, the extension of article 52 paragraph 10 of the NOIF to the Serie D championship was approved, following what is already provided for the two lower categories.
Reforms and new roles in the FIGC
The Federal Council introduced two new positions for Club Italy: the Federal Technical Director and the Coordinator of youth activity projects. The board of directors of the Technical Sector, chaired by Mario Beretta, was also renewed, with the addition of Gianluca Zambrotta and Roberto Mancini, and the Youth and School Sector, chaired by Vito Tisci, with Simone Perrotta appointed as vice‑president.
To ensure maximum transparency, the FIGC set the deadline of September 30, confirming that there will be no postponement; the documentation will be sent to UEFA on the eve of the October 1 deadline.
Once the UEFA verification is completed, the FIGC will choose the five Italian venues and will continue to support the redevelopment programmes for the cities that are not included, with the aim of preparing future bids by Italy for major international sporting events.