Italy national football team
The Italy national football team has represented Italy in men's international football since its first match in 1910. The national team is controlled by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the governing body for football in Italy, which is a co-founder and member of UEFA. Italy's home matches are played at various stadiums throughout Italy, and its primary training ground and technical headquarters, Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano, is located in Florence. Italy are the reigning European champions, having won UEFA Euro 2020.
The squad celebrating its first FIFA World Cup in 1934
The Italy national team in 1965
Captain Giacinto Facchetti celebrates Italy's UEFA Euro 1968 victory.
Italy's starting line-up, before the match against Argentina in a group stage game at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italy national football team is considered one of the best national teams in the world. They have won the FIFA World Cup four times, trailing only Brazil, runners-up in two finals and reaching a third place (1990) and a fourth place (1978). They have also won two European Championships, also appeared in two finals, finished third at the Confederations Cup (2013), won one Olympic football tournament (1936) and two Central European International Cups.
Football in Italy
Illustration of a game of calcio fiorentino from 1688
Image: San Siro 237
Image: 2012 03 17 ITA SCO prematch