# Italy youth national football team activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-youth-national-football-team-activities
> Updated: 2026-10-01T20:14:52.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

Italy’s youth national football teams continue their international campaigns across various age groups.

The Under-21 squad, led by Silvio Baldini, recently secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Armenia in Yerevan. The decisive goal was scored by Milan player Alphadjo Cisse during 95th-minute stoppage time following a rebound. This win keeps Italy’s hopes alive for direct qualification to the European Under-21 Championship, though the team remains in second place in Group E with 24 points.

To overtake Poland and secure first place, Italy must defeat Poland by a margin of at least two goals in their upcoming head-to-head match. Poland currently holds the top position, maintaining a three-point lead over the Italian side.

In Croatia, the Under-19 team, coached by Massimiliano Favo, is participating in an international friendly tournament. Following a 2-1 victory over France, the squad is scheduled to face Turkey at the Gradski stadion in Ludbreg, with a subsequent match against Croatia on October 1. Torino FC midfielder Andrea Luongo is expected to feature in the lineup.

Meanwhile, the Under-17 squad, led by Manuel Pasqual, remains engaged in the Istria Youth Cup. In their opening fixture against Turkey, the squad played to a 3-3 draw. Pasqual noted that while the team showed physical resilience and scoring ability, they need to improve ball management and decision-making. The Under-17s are grouped in Group A alongside Turkey, South Korea, and Ukraine.

## Claims

- Koleosho missed a penalty kick during the match. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Italy U21 defeated Armenia 1-0 in a qualifying match for the 2027 Under-21 European Championship. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Milan player Cisse scored the winning goal during stoppage time. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Italy must win their final match against Poland by at least two goals to qualify directly. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victory brings Italy to 24 points in Group E. (single source)
- Italy remains three points behind group leader Poland. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Italy Under-21 wins in Armenia to stay in European Championship race

Italy's Under-21 team kept their European Championship qualification hopes alive with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Armenia, setting up a decisive final match against Poland.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-under-21-must-defeat-poland-to-secure-european-championship-spot

### 2026-09-27: Italy Under-19 football team faces Turkey in Croatia tournament

Italy's Under-19 national team faces Turkey in a friendly tournament in Croatia following their recent 2-1 victory over France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-under-19-football-team-faces-turkey-in-croatia-tournament

### 2026-09-25: Italy youth national teams compete in international tournaments in Croatia

Italy's U19 and U17 national football teams are competing in international tournaments in Croatia, with the U19s defeating France 2-1 and the U17s drawing 3-3 against Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-youth-national-teams-compete-in-international-tournaments-in-croatia

### 2026-09-21: Silvio Baldini leads Italy Under-21 ahead of Euro 2027 qualifiers

Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini leads the squad into crucial Euro 2027 qualifiers against Armenia and Poland, aiming for direct qualification and potential senior team call-ups.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cremonese-players-receive-four-national-team-call-ups

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