UEFA president Alexander Ceferin has issued a stark warning to Italy regarding its co-hosting rights for the 2032 European Championship. If significant upgrades to the country's football infrastructure are not made, Italy risks losing the opportunity to host the tournament alongside Turkey. This warning follows Italy's disappointing failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the third consecutive time the national team has missed out on the tournament. In the wake of this failure, Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian football federation and UEFA's first vice-president, has resigned amid growing criticism. Ceferin highlighted that while Italy has many iconic stadiums, most are owned by public authorities, complicating renovation efforts. He criticized Italian politicians for the state of the country's football infrastructure, asserting that the blame does not lie with Gravina or the players. Italy's national team, historically successful with four World Cup titles, faced a painful exit after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia in their playoff match.