Italy’s national football team, known by their nickname of the Azzurri, are one of Europe’s most successful teams.
Italy have won four FIFA World Cup titles, putting them joint-second with Germany and behind five-time winners Brazil in the worldwide standings.
Italy are known for a football philosophy which revolves around a rock-solid defence. This solidity was key to their 2006 FIFA World Cup victory and the European Championship win in 2020 - their most recent major tournament triumph.
Governed by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC), Italy have been one of the most consistently successful teams in world football history.
Italy are currently managed by Luciano Spalletti.
Early history of the Azzurri
Back to back World Cups and Olympic Gold
The Azzurri's first European Championship and World Cup final
1980s success
Harder times in the 1990s
The 2006 World Cup
Flop and recovery in 2010s
Euro 2020 success
Missing the World Cup again
Defending Euro title flop
Italy's legends
Italy's biggest rivals
Italy's fanbase
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