Previous appearances: 13 (1934, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994)
Honours: Winners: 1934, 1938, 1982. Runners-up: 1970, 1994.
Record: Played 60 Won 35 Drawn 14 Lost 11 Goals for 96 goals against: 55
1934: Czechoslovakia W 2-1 Final
Orsi, Schiavio
1938: Hungary W 4-2 Final
Colaussi 2, Piola 2
1950: Knocked out in the first round
1954: Knocked out in the first round
1962: Knocked out in the first round
1966: Knocked out in the first round
1970: Brazil L 1-4 Final
Boninsegna
1974: Knocked out in the first round
1978: Knocked out in the second round
1982: West Germany W 3-1 Final
Rossi, Tardelli, Altobelli
1986: Knocked out in the second round
1990: Argentina D 1-1 S-final
Argentina won 4-3 on penalties
1994: Brazil D 0-0 Final
Brazil won 3-2 on penalties
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