Italy’s national football team has a storied legacy with four FIFA World Cup titles: 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006. Their tactical style—often centered on defensive mastery and strategic play—earned them a reputation for being both gritty and graceful. Legends like Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio, and Gianluigi Buffon have worn the Azzurri jersey. Italy’s 2006 title win featured dramatic moments, including the famous headbutt incident in the final against France. While Italy’s four championships put them in elite company—tied with Germany—they still sit behind Brazil in the all-time ranking. Italian fans are among the most passionate, and the country’s football infrastructure remains strong. But for this particular question, while Italy is close to the top, they’re not the country with the most World Cup wins.