Hosts of the Second World Cup in 1932
Champions of the Second World Cup beating Czechoslovakia 2-1.
(still home soil = victory)
1932. It was the first World Cup for which teams would have to qualify in order to take part. 32 nations entered the competition, and after qualification, 16 teams participated in the finals tournament. Italy became the second World Cup champions, beating Czechoslovakia in the final, 2-1 after extra time.

Italy retained the Title again 4 years later in France beating hungary 4-2 in the final to become the first but not the last team to win twice. However only Brazil have matche Italy's feat of winning back to back titles.

Champions again in Spain 1982 this time defeating Germany 3-1

Hosted again for the 14th World Cup in 1990.
Italy won their group with a clean sweep but lost out 4-3 on penalties (1-1 at full time) to Argentina in the Semi Final (the other semi saw an identical score line between Germany and England). Italy then beat England 2-1 for the 3rd place while the title was won by West Germany, who beat Argentina 1-0 in a controversial final.

Champions for the 4th time in Germany 2006 Italy are the current title holders. Victory over France 5-3 on Penalties after a 1-1 scoreline at the end of extra time saw Italy become the outright 2nd most victorious nation.

The only team to defeat Italy in a world cup final is Brazil. 1970 in Mexico 4-1 and again at USA '94 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 scoreline.