text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_14288212_1 (first_played INTEGER, team VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In what year did Italy begin playing?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(first_played) FROM table_14288212_1 WHERE team = "Italy"