ITALY – HOME SHIRT 2010
Italy’s national team are one of international football’s true heavyweights, representing a country with a rich and storied footballing tradition. The Azzurri have spent much of their history among the world’s elite, winning four FIFA World Cups (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and two UEFA European Championships (1968, 2020). Renowned for their tactical intelligence, defensive mastery, and effortlessly stylish blue shirts, Italy remain one of the most successful and respected nations in the game.
This remarkable legacy has been shaped by legendary figures such as Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, and Alessandro Del Piero.
In 2010, Italy wore a classic blue home shirt featuring subtle white and tricolour detailing, staying true to the timeless aesthetic long associated with the Azzurri.
However, this shirt also represents one of the more challenging periods for the Azzurri. Following a mixed qualification campaign, Italy faced high expectations after their 2006 World Cup triumph but struggled to find consistency in the lead-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The squad was unable to progress beyond the group stage, marking a surprising and disappointing exit for a side of Italy’s calibre, especially in what was a reasonable favourable draw.
As of 2026, Italy have narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, finishing second behind Erling Haaland’s Norway in their qualifying group. The Azzurri until recently still had a route to the tournament via the playoffs, where victories over Northern Ireland and then Bosnia & Herzegovina would have secured their place. However, following a dramatic 120 minutes (where Italy had a red card in the first half), Italy remarkably lost to Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties.
This made it 3 successive World Cups that Italy have missed out on! And for a nation with the likes of Federico Dimarco, Alessandro Bastoni, Sandro Tonali, and Manuel Locatelli there will be a serious rejig in the Italian Football Association to rectify their form, with manager Gennaro Gattuso already leaving.
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