The report says Italy has put forward venues in 13 cities, with Juventus’ Allianz Stadium in Turin currently the only ground ready to host matches.
Milan, Naples, Palermo and Rome are among the preferred destinations, but the shortlist appears to be more a statement of intent than a completed tournament plan. UEFA is expected to seek five stadiums in each host country for the 24-team competition.
That leaves Italy with little margin for delay. A strong bid on paper will not be enough if construction schedules, planning disputes or funding questions continue to slow progress.
Rome has approved plans for a new Roma stadium, although building work is reportedly not expected to begin until next year. In Milan, Inter and AC Milan intend to demolish San Siro and build a replacement.
Other major venues also require substantial work. The Stadio Olimpico, Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and Renzo Barbera all face refurbishment demands, while proposed venues in cities including Bologna, Florence, Genoa and Verona would also need to meet UEFA’s standards.
Malagò reportedly described the submission as “an act of faith” - a phrase that captures both Italy’s ambition and its vulnerability.
Italy’s stadium debate has endured for years, often caught between club plans, public authorities and lengthy approval processes. The appointment of a stadium commissioner shows the political pressure surrounding the project, but it cannot replace visible progress on the ground.
The next storyline will be whether Italy can turn its shortlist into a credible network of finished venues before UEFA makes its final assessments. Until construction begins in earnest, the bid remains a promise rather than a guarantee.