After topping Group 9 in the first stage of the European qualifiers, the Azzurrini will take on their Spanish counterparts on Wednesday, 14:00 CET at the Coverciano Technical Centre.

The Azzurrini, bronze medalists at the most recent FIFA U17 World Cup, will face Spain in a friendly on Wednesday (11:30 CET) at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas.

Compared to last year, the number of UEFA-affiliated nations (26) in the top 50 of the Rankings remains unchanged.

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