Under-17 World Cup, Austria-Italy: likely lineups and where to watch it on free-to-air TV

After finishing Group A with full points by beating Qatar 1-0, Bolivia 4-0 and South Africa 3-1 in order, and after eliminating Czechia 2-0 in the round of 16, Asian champions Uzbekistan 3-2 in the round of 16 and Burkina Faso 1-0 in the quarters, the selection coached by Massimiliano Favo takes the field to play in the semifinals of the Under-17 World Cup.

This is the first time Italy has reached this milestone in its seven participations in the competition (1991, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2019 and 2025).

At 4:30 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. in Italy, with live coverage on Rai Sport, on court 5 at the Aspire Zone in Doha, the Azzurrini will take on Austria, which beat Japan 1-0 in the previous round on court 3.

Probable lineups

Austria (4-2-3-1): Posch; Feldinger, Ganser, Pokorny, Hofmann; Weinhandl, Markovic; Deshishku, Werner, Moser; Jozepovic. All. Stadler.

Italy (4-3-1-2): Longoni; Idrissa, Reggiani, Borasio, Mambuku; Steffanoni, Prisco, Luongo; Inacio; Arena, Lontani. All. Favo.