About Coppa Italia

Coppa Italia is an annual tournament organized by the Italian Football Association (FIGC). The Cup started in 1922 and has since become one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Italy.

The tournament features teams from all levels of Italian football, from Serie A to local amateur teams. The Coppa Italia is a one-stage tournament with 42 teams and starts at the beginning of the season and ends in May. The winner of the tournament receives the right to play in the UEFA European Cup and is the owner of one of the most prestigious trophies in Italian football.

Over the course of its history, the Coppa Italia has gone through many changes, including changes to the tournament format, number of participants and rules. Now the tournament is held in the format of a one-round tournament, where teams play knockout matches. In the event of a tie after regular time, extra time is played and, if the tie continues, the match is decided by a penalty shoot-out.

The most successful team in Coppa Italia history is Juventus, who have won the tournament 14 times. In second place is Roma with 9 victories, and in third place are Inter and Lazio, who have won the Cup 7 times.

Format

1. The Coppa Italia is held annually from September to May.
2. There are 42 teams participating in the tournament, including all teams from Serie A, Serie B and several teams from Serie C and D.
3. Teams play in the format of a one-round tournament, where the matches are knocked out.
4. In the event of a tie after the regular time of the match, extra time is played. If the tie remains, the match is decided by a penalty shoot-out.
5. The winner of the tournament gets the right to play in the UEFA European Cup.

The Coppa Italia is not only a sporting event, but also an important social and cultural event that brings together millions of football fans from all over the country. In addition, the final of the tournament is broadcast live on television and attracts a huge number of viewers in Italy and beyond.