Italy's U17s win euros for second time in three years amid senior team's disappointments

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The 2026 UEFA U17 European Championship has concluded, with Italy defeating Belgium in a penalty shootout in the final to claim the title.

This marks Italy's third U17 European Championship title in history. They previously won the inaugural tournament as hosts in 1982, and then again in 2024, making this their second title in three years.

In the 2024 UEFA U17 European Championship held in Cyprus, Italy defeated Portugal 3-0 in the final to win the championship. Last year, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Portugal, who successfully avenged their loss.

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