Italy last played in the FIFA World Cup in 2014 , at the tournament held in Brazil.

Their most recent World Cup appearance

  • Italy competed in Group D alongside Costa Rica, England, and Uruguay.
  • They were eliminated in the group stage , finishing third with just one win from three matches and a 1–0 loss to Uruguay in their final game on June 24, 2014.

Missed tournaments since 2014

  • 2018 (Russia) : Italy failed to qualify after losing to Sweden in the European play‑offs.
  • 2022 (Qatar) : The Azzurri again missed the finals, this time losing to North Macedonia in the play‑offs.

Quick overview table

World Cup| Did Italy qualify?| Notes
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2014 (Brazil)| ✅ Yes| Last appearance; group‑stage exit. 35
2018 (Russia)| ❌ No| Lost play‑off to Sweden. 13
2022 (Qatar)| ❌ No| Lost play‑off to North Macedonia. 13

So as of early 2026, it has been over a decade since Italy last took the field in a World Cup.

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