The Italy W national team was founded in 1898 and takes part in FIFA and confederation competitions.
Overview
The Italy women's national football team represents Italy in international women's football and is governed by the Italian Football Federation, which was founded in 1898. The team competes in UEFA European Championship qualifying and FIFA World Cup qualifying cycles. Italy have reached the FIFA Women's World Cup on several occasions, including a notable run to the quarter-finals in 2019, and have participated in multiple UEFA Women's Championship tournaments, though they have not won either competition at senior level.
The squad has featured a range of experienced players across its history. Among the current notable players are goalkeeper Laura Giuliani, defenders Lisa Boattin and Elisa Bartoli, and midfielders and forwards including R. Baldi, F. Durante, and A. Gilardi. Several players from the squad compete in top European club leagues.
Italy's women's programme has grown considerably in profile since the professionalisation of Serie A Femminile, which has helped raise standards domestically and contributed to stronger national team performances in recent years.
