Milan Euro 2032 hosting eligibility concerns

Milan faces potential disqualification from hosting matches for the Euro 2032 tournament, which is being co-hosted by Italy and Turkey. The city’s eligibility is contingent upon the completion of a new San Siro stadium that meets UEFA requirements.

To secure hosting rights, the new facility must be delivered by June 2031. Inter Milan and AC Milan are currently pursuing a rigorous technical and bureaucratic timeline to ensure this ‘turnkey’ delivery. The clubs have reportedly secured €354 million in financing through San Siro Spa. The proposed schedule includes defining administrative and financial details by early October 2026 and completing technical-economic feasibility studies by the end of the year. Construction is slated to begin by March 2027.

The project remains subject to significant risk, as the timeline leaves little room for error. The FIGC must formally present the five Italian host cities and their candidate stadiums to UEFA by October 1, 2026. Any bureaucratic delays or legal appeals could jeopardize Milan’s inclusion among the five Italian host cities selected by the FIGC. Furthermore, Milan faces competition from other Italian cities, such as Rome, where some stadium projects are already showing more advanced progress.