Arriving as defending champions, Italy carried the weight of their 2006 triumph into 2010. Under Marcello Lippi, they set out to do what so few ever manage win it twice in a row.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
In a sobering defence of their title, Italy failed to advance beyond the group stage, a humbling outcome for the holders.
Arriving as defending champions, Italy endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 1-1 draw with Paraguay, a 1-1 draw with New Zealand, and a narrow 2-3 loss to Slovakia. Italy's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout eliminated in the group stage.
Vincenzo Iaquinta led Italy's attack with 1 goal at the 2010 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Rossi, Natale and Quagliarella, all with 1.
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4 cards in a single match vs Slovakia.
The tactical mind behind Italy's 2010 campaign. At the helm since the 2006 World Cup 10 World Cup matches managed in total.
Italy employed a defensive-minded approach under Marcello Lippi, prioritizing solidity over attacking flair. This tactical choice often led to high-pressure draws and counter-attacks against opponents like Paraguay and New Zealand.
