Italy boasts a rich history in the UEFA European Championships, participating in ten editions and gearing up for its eleventh appearance in Euro 2024. Their journey includes four final appearances, winning as hosts in Euro Cup 1968, finishing as runners-up in Euro Cup 2000 and Euro 2012, and clinching their second continental championship at Euro 2020.
In the UEFA Euro 2000 Group B clashes from June 10 to June 19, Italy emerged victorious against Turkey, while Belgium and Sweden faced elimination. The final witnessed France securing a 2–1 victory over Italy, with David Trezeguet's golden goal sealing the triumph.
Fast forward to the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 final on July 11, 2021, at Wembley Stadium, Italy triumphed over England, securing their first major title since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This marked Italy's second European Championship, aligning them with France and placing them one title behind Spain and Germany. Unfortunately, the historic match was marred by racial abuse towards England's penalty-takers and incidents of violence, amplified by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Shifting to UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Group C played a pivotal role in determining teams for the final tournament in Germany. Comprising England, Italy, Malta, North Macedonia, and Ukraine, the group featured home-and-away round-robin matches. Notably, England and Italy, who had clashed in the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 final, secured direct qualification for the Euro 2024 as the top two teams.