Italy National Team
Italy in the FIFA World Cup
Italy is one of the most successful national teams in World Cup history, known for their defensive excellence and tactical sophistication.
- First appearance: 1934
- World Cup titles: 4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
- Notable achievements:
- Won their first two World Cup appearances
- Famous 1982 victory featuring Paolo Rossi's heroics
- 2006 triumph led by Fabio Cannavaro's defensive masterclass
- Produced legendary players including Marco Tardelli, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo, and Paolo Maldini