Italy's football federation, FIGC, has submitted a list of 14 potential stadiums to UEFA for the 2032 European Championships, which Italy will co-host with Turkey. The stadiums are located in 13 cities across Italy, including Roma, Milan, Naples, and Turin. The FIGC will later choose five stadiums to be used during the tournament, after UEFA verifies the candidate stadiums.
The 14 stadiums include some of Italy's most well-known football venues, such as the rebuilt San Siro in Milan, which is shared by AC Milan and Inter Milan. Roma has two proposed stadiums, including a new ground in Pietralata, which is yet to be built. The FIGC said that UEFA will study the candidate stadiums based on 11 themes and 120 operational demands.
The verification process by UEFA will ensure that the selected stadiums meet the necessary requirements for hosting the European Championships. The FIGC will announce the five retained stadiums after the verification process is complete. The 2032 European Championships will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey, marking a significant event for European football.
The list of potential stadiums includes Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Florence, Genoa, Lecce, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Roma, Salerno, Turin, and Verona. The stadiums will be evaluated based on their capacity, infrastructure, and ability to host large-scale events. The FIGC is working closely with UEFA to ensure that the selected stadiums meet the required standards.
The 2032 European Championships are expected to be a major event, with teams from across Europe competing for the championship. The tournament will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey, marking a significant collaboration between the two countries. The FIGC is working to ensure that the selected stadiums provide a world-class experience for teams, officials, and spectators.
The selection of the five stadiums will be a crucial decision, as it will impact the success of the tournament. The FIGC and UEFA are working together to ensure that the selected stadiums meet the necessary requirements and provide a memorable experience for all involved. The tournament is expected to be a major event, with significant economic and social benefits for the host countries.
The FIGC's submission of the 14 potential stadiums marks a significant milestone in the preparations for the 2032 European Championships. The verification process by UEFA will ensure that the selected stadiums meet the required standards, and the FIGC will announce the five retained stadiums in due course. The tournament is expected to be a major success, with Italy and Turkey working together to deliver a world-class event.
Key points
- Italy's football federation submits 14 potential stadiums for 2032 European Championships
- UEFA to verify candidate stadiums based on 11 themes and 120 operational demands
- FIGC to announce five retained stadiums after verification process is complete
