How many World Cup titles has Italy's national football team won?
Italy has won four FIFA World Cup titles, in 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006. The team has also appeared in two additional World Cup finals, finishing as runners-up in 1970 and 1994.
Questions about Italy national football team
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Who holds the record for most appearances for Italy's national football team?
Gianluigi Buffon holds the record with 176 caps, spanning from 1997 to 2018. His final appearance was a friendly against Argentina in March 2018.
When did Italy win the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and who was the tournament's best player?
Italy won Euro 2020 on the 11th of July 2021 at Wembley Stadium, defeating hosts England on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma won the Player of the Tournament award.
What is Italy's world record unbeaten streak in international football?
Italy holds the world record for consecutive matches without defeat with 37 games. The run lasted from October 2018 to October 2021, when Spain defeated them 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League semi-final at the San Siro.
Why is the Italy national football team called gli Azzurri?
The team is called gli Azzurri, meaning "the Blues", because Savoy azure is the traditional colour of the royal House of Savoy, which reigned over the Kingdom of Italy. The team adopted the blue jersey on the 6th of January 1911, replacing the original white shirt worn in their debut match.
Who is Italy's all-time top goalscorer?
Gigi Riva is Italy's all-time top scorer with 35 goals in 42 appearances between 1965 and 1974. Giuseppe Meazza is second with 33 goals from 53 caps between 1930 and 1939.