Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome is the venue for the FIGC presidential Elective Assembly on 22 June 2026.
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What agenda does Malagò have for Italian football after his coronation at the Cavalieri?
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Mentioned in: Malagò past 50% as FIGC candidacies filed for 22 June
2026 FIFA World Cup- Where is the FIGC presidential election being held in 2026?
- The FIGC Elective Assembly is scheduled for 22 June 2026 at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome, where Giovanni Malagò is expected to be confirmed as president after gaining majority support before the deadline.Source: Lowdown
- What did Malagò say about Guardiola and Maldini at the FIGC?
- Giovanni Malagò stated his ambition to bring Paolo Maldini and Pep Guardiola into Italian football structures, a declaration made around the time candidacies were filed for the 22 June FIGC assembly.Source: Lowdown
Background
The Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria is a luxury hotel on the Aventine Hill in Rome, overlooking the city from one of its seven hills. On 22 June 2026, it is the venue for the FIGC Elective Assembly at which Giovanni Malagò is expected to be confirmed as Italian Football Federation president after filing his candidacy on 14 May 2026 with declared support exceeding 50 per cent, having secured backing from Serie A (18 of 20 clubs), Lega B, Lega Pro, AIC and AIAC.
The hotel is a landmark of Roman luxury hospitality and a regular venue for high-profile institutional and political events. Its grand rooms and panoramic city views make it the preferred setting for ceremonies where Italian football governance presents itself to the outside world. The 22 June assembly, initially anticipated as a contested race, became ceremonial after Malagò's support moved past a majority before the nomination deadline.
Malagò stated ambitions to bring Paolo Maldini and Pep Guardiola into Italian football structures, a declaration made days before the 2026 World Cup opening, amplifying the hotel's brief appearance as a staging post in the summer's football calendar.