Overview
- The FIGC confirmed Gennaro Gattuso’s 28-man list, which includes Sandro Tonali after medical exams ruled out a serious muscle lesion.
- Federico Chiesa is recalled for his first Italy duty since 2024, ending a near two-year absence from the national team.
- Cagliari defender Marco Palestra receives his first senior call-up, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is omitted.
- Notable absences include Mattia Zaccagni, Riccardo Orsolini, Federico Bernardeschi and Nicolò Zaniolo, with Marco Verratti unavailable following knee surgery.
- Italy host Northern Ireland on March 26 in Bergamo, with a potential away final on March 31 against the winner of Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.