The Italy national football team represents Italy in international football competitions. It is controlled by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the governing body for football in Italy. The team has won the FIFA World Cup four times, making it one of the most successful national teams in the history of the sport. The team has also won the European Championship (now known as the UEFA European Championship) once, and it has won a number of other international tournaments as well. Some of the most famous players to have played for the Italy national team include Dino Zoff, Paolo Maldini, and Andrea Pirlo. The team has qualified for every World Cup since the second tournament in 1934, and it has a long history of success in international competition.