Founded: 1898
Association: Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio
Nickname: Gli Azzuri
Head Coach: Marcello Lippi
Captain: Fabio Cannavaro
FIFA Ranking: 4 (as of February 3, 2010)
Highest FIFA Ranking: 1 (November 1993, February 2007, April 2007-June 2007)


Current World Champions, Italy, could tie the record for most World Cup wins if they hold their reign as champions during the 2010 World Cup. Italy’s National Team is considered the second most successful team in World Cup history with their four World Cup titles, falling one short of Brazil. In addition to World Cup success, Italy has been victorious in the UEFA European Championship, 1968, and the Olympic Games, gold medalists in 1936. In recent years, Italy’s National Team won the 2006 World Cup and the Bronze Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.


Italy and PUMA’s relationship dates back to 2003. More recently, Italy and PUMA extended their partnership through the 2014 World Cup. PUMA’s continued relationship with the Italian Football Association underlines PUMA’s commitment to maintain its position as one of the leading football brands. Italy’s 2006 World Cup win marks the first time a PUMA sponsored team has won the title.