<P> Italy is one of the most successful national teams in the history of the World Cup , having won four titles ( 1934 , 1938 , 1982 , 2006 ) and appearing in two finals ( 1970 , 1994 ) , reaching a third place ( 1990 ) and a fourth place ( 1978 ) . In 1938 , they became the first team to defend their previous World Cup tournament victory and due to the outbreak of World War II retained the title for a record 16 years . They have also won a European Championship ( 1968 ) , as well as appearing in two other finals ( 2000 , 2012 ) , one Olympic football tournament ( 1936 ) and two Central European International Cups . Italy 's highest finish at the FIFA Confederations Cup was in 2013 , when the squad achieved a third - place finish . </P>
<P> Italy is one of the most successful national teams in the history of the World Cup , having won four titles ( 1934 , 1938 , 1982 , 2006 ) and appearing in two finals ( 1970 , 1994 ) , reaching a third place ( 1990 ) and a fourth place ( 1978 ) . In 1938 , they became the first team to defend their previous World Cup tournament victory and due to the outbreak of World War II retained the title for a record 16 years . They have also won a European Championship ( 1968 ) , as well as appearing in two other finals ( 2000 , 2012 ) , one Olympic football tournament ( 1936 ) and two Central European International Cups . Italy 's highest finish at the FIFA Confederations Cup was in 2013 , when the squad achieved a third - place finish . </P>
when was the last time italy won world cup
when was the last time italy won world cup
2006
2006