Italy

Italy won its first two trophies back-to-back, making it the first of just two champions to successfully defend a title. This achievement also made Vittorio Pozzo the only coach to date to have won the tournament twice. Since then Gli Azzurri have become champions twice more, putting them as joint-second most successful team at the FIFA World Cup™.

Italy 1934

Italy forward Giuseppe Meazza and Czechoslovakia goalkeeper František Plánička contest an aerial duel during the 1934 FIFA World Cup™ final, which Italy won 2-1 to lift the trophy.

Czechoslovakia captain and goalkeeper Frantisek Planicka goes for the ball under pressure of Italy forward Giuseppe Meazza during the final between Italy and Czechoslovakia in Rome

Italy 1938

Italy’s Giuseppe Meazza shakes hands with Hungary’s György Sárosi ahead of the 1938 FIFA World Cup™ final, in which Italy became the first nation to successfully defend their title.

both captains are seen shaking hands before kick off of the final between Italy and Hungary in Colombes

Italy 1982

Captain Dino Zoff holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy high in Madrid after Italy won their first title in 44 years by defeating West Germany in the 1982 FIFA World Cup™ final.

Italy goalkeeper and captain, Dino Zoff, is seen lifting the World Cup trophy, after Italy defeated West Germany in the final, in Madrid

Italy 2006

Italy celebrate Marco Materazzi’s equaliser against France in the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ final—a final decided on penalties, with Italy winning their fourth title.

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Step into nearly a century of FIFA World Cup™ history at the FIFA Museum located in the heart of New York City at the Rockefeller Center. You can visit our special exhibition titled Legacies of Champions as a walk-in, but booking free tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee entry.