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Italy faces a challenging task as they strive to defend their European Championship title at Euro 2024 in Germany. Luciano Spalletti has taken over from Roberto Mancini during Italy’s qualifying campaign, with the former Napoli manager working to transform Italy into strong contenders for another European crown.
Following their victory in the Euro 2020 final against England at Wembley, Italy has encountered difficulties in maintaining their form and did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Their journey in Euro 2024 has been tough, with a win over Albania as a positive start, but subsequent defeats to Spain and a last-minute draw against Croatia leading them as runners-up into the Round of 16.
Italy’s Euro 2024 Qualification
Italy secured their qualification by finishing second in Group C behind rivals England. Despite losing to England, Italy narrowly edged out Ukraine in a tight battle in the final round of matches, with a dramatic penalty denial in added time ultimately securing their spot.
Number of Times Italy has Won the Euros
The Euro 2020 victory marked Italy’s second European Championship title. Progressing through the group stage undefeated, Mancini led the team to victories over Austria, Belgium, Spain, and finally England in the final.
Italy’s previous title came in 1968 when they hosted the tournament as a four-team knockout competition.
Italy’s European Championship Results and Record
Despite recent World Cup qualification challenges, Italy boasts a strong record at the European Championship, making three final appearances in the last six tournaments. They have consistently displayed a competitive performance over the years.
| Year | Host | Wins | Draws* | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| 1968 | Italy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | Italy | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | West Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | England | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | Belgium/Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2004 | Portugal | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | Austria/Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | Poland/Ukraine | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2016 | Poland/Ukraine | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 2020 | Europe | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
*Draws include knockout-stage games decided by penalties after extra time.
