Honours & Records
22 entries in the Italy National Team compendium.
1938 FIFA World CupThe historic double: Italy becomes the first nation to retain the World Cup title.2006 FIFA World CupThe gritty fourth star: Italy's dramatic penalty shootout triumph in Germany.Roberto Baggio 1994 Golden BallThe Divine Ponytail's crowning moment in America during 1994 — Italy's third Golden Ball wFabio Cannavaro 2006 FIFA Best PlayerThe captain who led Italy to glory and became the first defender crowned world's best play1934 FIFA World CupThe Azzurri's first World Cup win, forged in fire on home soil.1968 UEFA European ChampionshipThe Azzurri's maiden European title, claimed after Rome's dramatic replay against YugoslavGianluigi Buffon Most Caps RecordThe eternal wall of the Azzurri, standing tall with a record-breaking 176 caps.1970 World Cup Semi-Final BrazilThe classic clash where the Azzurri bowed to Brazil's golden generation in Mexico City.Italy vs Argentina RivalryA clash of titans where European discipline meets South American flair on the world stage.2006 World Cup Final MatchA night of red cards, golden goals, and the birth of Italy's fourth world crown.2020-21 UEFA Nations LeagueThe 2020-21 UEFA Nations League marked the inaugural edition of UEFA's new competitive for1982 FIFA World CupSix goals, one golden boot, and a nation's most glorious summer in Spain.1999 FIFA Confederations CupThree goals at the Azteca ended a seventeen-year wait for a major trophy.2020 UEFA European ChampionshipSix wins, zero goals conceded, one penalty in the 118th minute — Italy's perfect summer.Four FIFA World Cup titles (tied with Brazil)Four crowns, four eras, one unbreakable Azzurri legacy on the world's biggest stage.22 consecutive World Cup appearances (1930–2022)Twenty-two tournaments, zero absences: the Azzurri never miss the party.Gianluigi Buffon 176 capsOne hundred and seventy-six matches between the posts, one unbreakable wall in azzurro.2006 World Cup zero goals concededSeven matches, seven clean sheets, one golden trophy—Italy made the net their own.Fabio Cannavaro 2006 Ballon d'OrA defender's crown: the year Italy's wall became the world's best player.Oscar Miggiani 1934 World Cup Golden BallA golden summer on Italian soil, where a single ball of brilliance crowned a nation's firsPaolo Rossi 1982 World Cup Golden BallSix goals, one summer in Spain, and a name etched in Italian football forever.Giuseppe Meazza 1938 World Cup top scorerFive goals, one trophy, and a name etched into Milan's greatest stadium.
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