Overview

• UEFA confirmed Italy formally pulled its candidature after initially expressing interest through FIGC president Gabriele Gravina.
• Denmark–Sweden (joint), Germany, Poland and Portugal remain in contention to stage the tournament.
• UEFA’s Executive Committee will select the host on 3 December in Nyon.
• Reporting cites delays and insufficiencies in Italian stadium infrastructure and limited support from decision-makers as key factors.
• Some coverage notes UEFA’s doubts over facilities could also weigh on Italy’s co-hosting plans for Euro 2032 with Turkey.