The Under 17 national team of Italy, the current European champion, will compete against Belgium, Czech Republic, and England in the final phase of the European Championship, which will be held in Albania from May 19th to June 1st. Italy, drawn into Group B in Tirana, will start the tournament on Tuesday, May 20th against the Czech Republic, then play against England on Friday, May 23rd, and Belgium on Monday, May 26th. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on Thursday, May 29th, while the final will take place on Sunday, June 1st at the Arena Kombëtare in Tirana.
Group A: Albania*, France, Germany, Portugal.
Group B: Italy, Belgium, England, Czech Republic.
*host country