Italy’s bid to co-host Euro 2032 with Turkey is facing significant challenges, primarily due to the country’s ongoing stadium infrastructure issues. The recent UEFA decision to withdraw Milan’s San Siro as the venue for the 2027 Champions League final has highlighted broader concerns about Italy’s readiness to host major international tournaments.
La Repubblica report that Currently, only two of the five stadiums required by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for Euro 2032 meet UEFA standards: Turin’s Allianz Stadium and Rome’s Olimpico, with the latter still requiring modernization. Other potential host cities, including Milan, Naples, Florence, Genoa, and southern options like Bari, Palermo, and Cagliari, are grappling with various uncertainties regarding stadium development or renovation.
The San Siro situation is particularly problematic. Inter and AC Milan have rejected a proposed soft renovation plan, instead favoring the construction of a new stadium adjacent to the existing structure. However, this plan faces hurdles related to land acquisition and historical preservation concerns.
Naples is another city facing challenges. Negotiations between Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis and the city’s mayor regarding the renovation of the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium have reached an impasse. Similar difficulties are being experienced in other potential host cities.
The FIGC has until October 31, 2026, to submit a complete project to UEFA, including stadium plans and financial guarantees. However, with most proposed venues still in the planning stages or facing significant obstacles, Italy risks falling behind its co-host Turkey, which already boasts 13 modern stadiums meeting UEFA requirements.
