Italy, the defending champions, have demonstrated time and again, that in spite of their on- and off-field dramas, they know how to perform when it comes to Soccer Worldcup success. The Italy team has participated in more Soccer Worldcup matches than any other team. They also hold the proud title of winning four tournaments, second only to Brazil who have won five.
The Azzurri soccer team had an impressive debut Soccer Worldcup in 1934, walking away with the Jules Rimet Trophy. They retained this championship again at the 1938 FIFA World Cup, but things went terribly wrong for the Italy team after this tournament as they were repetitively knocked out in the first round.
Fortunately, a new wave of talent, including renowned striker Paolo Rossi, was born. After reaching the semi-finals at the 1978 Argentina Soccer Worldcup, the Azzurri soccer team took the silverware at the 1982 Spain Soccer Worldcup showcase. Since then they haven’t looked back, regularly achieving the final stages and again winning the 2006 Germany World Cup.
The Italy team is definitely considered one of the leading contenders to take the glory at the South Africa Worldcup 2010. With strong intentions, the Azzurri soccer team is aiming to make 2010 South Africa their fifth Soccer Worldcup victory, meeting Brazil as the only countries to have won 5 Soccer Worldcups.
The Champion Soccer Worldcup Players
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Match-hardened professionals, the Italy team recognize exactly what needs to be done to get their desired results. They are proficient and strategically astute – no other team has their potential to win consecutive Soccer Worldcup titles. Respected for years now, Gianluigi Buffon aged 31, maintains his title as being one of the world’s greatest goalkeepers. Fabio Cannavaro, the Azzurri soccer team captain, aged 36, was announced as the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year, and continues to remain a valuable leader at the back, leveraging the immense experience he has gained from his 130 caps.
Gennaro Gattuso, a 31 year old determined midfielder, needs no introduction. His burning desire for triumph is contagious and motivates the Azzurri soccer team to do more than just their best.
Coach Marcello Lippi has indicated that he is looking for experience at the South Africa Worldcup 2010 and believes Buffon, Canavarro, Gattuso, Zambrotta, Pirlo, Grosso, Totti, Gilardino (top goal scorer) and Camoressi will assist the Italy team to duplicate their 2006 victory.
Italy Soccer Leadership
Marcello Lippi, born April 12, 1948 in Viareggio, Italy, is one of the world’s most respected soccer coaches. Lippi’s natural talent for the game is evidenced by the fact that every on-field change he makes returns results.
As a midfielder in his soccer player days, Lippi spent most of his career at Sampdoria. His claim to fame as a coach came when he led Juventus during 1994 and 1999, but his greatest success has been winning the 2006 Germany World Cup. Lippi then decided to call it a day after claiming this victory, but it wasn’t too long before he was called back to restore the Azzurri soccer team after their poor performance at UEFA EURO 2008. He has subsequently led the Italy team to the South Africa Worldcup 2010.
Italy FIFA Soccer Worldcup Achievements
- Of the 18 FIFA World Cup finals, the Italy team has qualified for 16, failing to secure a position in 1958 and deciding not to participate in 1930.
- They are four times champions (1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006) and also finished runners-up in 1970 and 1994 and took third place on home ground in 1990.
- The Italy team, along with Brazil, is the only countries to have won two consecutive tournaments.
Italy Soccer Worldcup Finals Results
| Year | Round |
| 1934 | Champions |
| 1938 | Champions |
| 1950 | First round |
| 1954 | First round |
| 1962 | First round |
| 1966 | First round |
| 1970 | Runners-up |
| 1974 | First round |
| 1978 | Fourth place |
| 1982 | Champions |
| 1986 | Second round |
| 1990 | Third place |
| 1994 | Runners-up |
| 1998 | Quarter finals |
| 2002 | Second round |
| 2006 | Champions |
Italy South Africa Worldcup 2010 Fixtures
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Mon. 14 June 2010 |
19:30 UK | Italy v Paraguay | Cape Town (Cape Town) World Cup |
| Sun. 20 June 2010 |
15:00 UK | Italy v New Zealand | Mbombela (Nelspruit) World Cup |
| Thur. 24 June 2010 |
15:00 UK | Slovakia v Italy | Ellis Park (Johannesburg) World Cup |
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