Italy has won the FIFA World Cup four times.
Italy’s titles came in 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006. Those victories place the Azzurri second on the men’s all-time list, behind Brazil’s five championships. Italy has also reached two other finals, finishing runner-up to Brazil in 1970 and to Brazil again on penalties in 1994.
The first two titles came in consecutive tournaments. Italy won at home in 1934 under coach Vittorio Pozzo, then defended the crown in France in 1938. Its third championship arrived in Spain in 1982, when Paolo Rossi led the scoring and Italy defeated West Germany in the final.
Italy’s fourth title came in 2006 in Germany. After a 1–1 draw with France, Italy won the final shootout 5–3. The number four refers only to World Cup victories; Italy’s European Championship titles are a separate achievement, won in 1968 and 2020.