The Italy national football team, known as "Azzurri" for their iconic blue shirts, is operated by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and is one of the most successful national teams in football history. Based in Rome, the team plays home matches at various stadiums across Italy. Italy's history is decorated with four FIFA World Cup titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and two European Championship crowns (1968, 2020). The team is synonymous with tactical brilliance, defensive solidity ("Catenaccio"), and producing world-class talent. The peak of modern times was the 2006 World Cup triumph in Germany, a masterclass in resilience under Marcello Lippi. After failing to qualify for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the Azzurri experienced a glorious redemption by winning UEFA Euro 2020 under Roberto Mancini, playing an attractive, possession-based style. The modern team, now led by Luciano Spalletti, is in a transitional phase, blending the old guard with new talents, always carrying the immense weight of expectation from a nation that lives and breathes football.