Italy Begin Euro 2024 Title Defense

Italy Begin Euro 2024 Title Defense

Italy Take On Albania in Group A Opener

Italy will begin their defense of the European Championship title on June 15 when they take on Albania in their Group A opener. The match will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Italy are the reigning European champions, having won the tournament in 2020. They will be looking to become the first team to successfully defend their title since Spain in 2012.

Albania are ranked 66th in the FIFA World Rankings, but they will be hoping to cause an upset against Italy. They have a number of talented players in their squad, including Napoli midfielder Etrit Berisha and Lazio defender Elseid Hysaj.

The match between Italy and Albania is sure to be a close and exciting affair. Italy will be the favorites, but Albania will be looking to make a statement in their first match of the tournament.