Germany–Italy football rivalry

The Germany–Italy football rivalry (German: Deutsch-italienische Fußballrivalität; Italian: Rivalità calcistica Germania-Italia) between the national football teams of Germany and Italy, the two most successful football nations in Europe, is a long-running one. Overall, the two teams have won eight FIFA World Cup championships (four each, including one win on each other's home soil) and made a total of 14 appearances in the final of the tournament (eight for Germany and six for Italy)—more than all the other European nations combined.

They have played against each other five times in the World Cup, (Italy having won 3 games, tied two, and never lost) and many of these matches have been notable in the history of the tournament. The "Game of the Century", the 1970 semifinal between the two countries that Italy won 4–3 in extra time, was so dramatic that it is commemorated by a plaque at the entrance of the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Germany has also won three European Championships while Italy has won it twice. The two countries have faced each other four times in the European championship, with one victory for each and two draws.

While Germany has won more international championships, Italy is largely dominant in the head-to-head international match-up, having beaten Germany 15 times in 39 games, with 14 draws and 10 defeats. Moreover, Germany has never won against Italy in competitive matches, with all Germany's wins over Italy being in minor tournaments or friendly competitions until their victory on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 and a 5–2 win in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League. There were also four matches played between Italy and East Germany which resulted 1 win for each country and 2 draws.