Nyon, Switzerland - France and Italy will be battling to stage football's European Championships in 2016, UEFA confirmed on Tuesday.
Europe's governing body has also received proposals from Turkey and a joint bid from Sweden and Norway.
UEFA said the candidates will have to submit bid dossiers by February 2010. UEFA officials will then visit the bidding countries to evaluate their plans.
Its executive committee will make a final decision on May 27, 2010.