Italy have appeared at 18 FIFA World Cups, winning the trophy 4 times (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006). Their best finish is champions. Tournament-by-tournament results below.

Year	Host	Result
2014	Brazil	Group stage
2010	South Africa	Group stage
2006	Germany	Champions
2002	South Korea / Japan	Round of 16
1998	France	Quarter-finals
1994	United States	Runners-up
1990	Italy	Semi-finals
1986	Mexico	Round of 16
1982	Spain	Champions
1978	Argentina	Group stage
1974	West Germany	Group stage
1970	Mexico	Runners-up
1966	England	Group stage
1962	Chile	Group stage
1954	Switzerland	Group stage
1950	Brazil	Group stage
1938	France	Champions
1934	Italy	Champions

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