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Coppa Italia

The Coppa Italia is Italy’s main domestic knockout football cup competition.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Coppa Italia is Italy’s main domestic knockout football cup competition. It is organized by Lega Serie A under the jurisdiction of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), and the winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League and the following season’s Supercoppa Italiana.

History

The Coppa Italia was first established in 1922, but its early history was irregular. The competition resumed in a stable format in 1958 and has since become a major fixture in Italian football.

Format

The tournament is a knockout competition involving clubs from multiple levels of Italian football. The exact entry structure has changed over time, but the modern format typically includes clubs from Serie A, Serie B, and selected lower-division teams.

Trophies and qualification

The winner receives the Coppa Italia trophy and qualifies for the UEFA Europa League. The champion also plays in the Supercoppa Italiana, usually against the Serie A champion.

Records and recent winners

Juventus holds the record for the most Coppa Italia titles. Inter won the 2025–26 final, defeating Lazio 2–0 to secure its 10th title.

Key facts

  • The Coppa Italia is Italy’s principal domestic cup competition and is generally regarded as the country’s second-most prestigious professional competition after Serie A.
  • The competition was founded in 1922 and has been held regularly in its modern form since 1958.
  • The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League and also earns a place in the following season’s Supercoppa Italiana.
  • Juventus is the most successful club in the competition’s history.
  • The current holder is Inter, which won the 2025–26 edition and claimed its 10th title.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the Coppa Italia as Italy’s equivalent of a major national cup competition, similar in concept to knockout cups in other football systems. It can also be relevant to Canadian fans following Italian clubs, Canadian players in Italy, or UEFA Europa League qualification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Coppa Italia?
It is Italy’s main domestic knockout football cup competition, comparable to a national cup tournament.
Who organizes the Coppa Italia?
It is organized by Lega Serie A under the authority of the FIGC.
When was the Coppa Italia founded?
The competition was founded in 1922.
What does the winner get?
The winner qualifies for the UEFA Europa League and the next season’s Supercoppa Italiana.
Which club has won the most Coppa Italia titles?
Juventus is the most successful club in the competition’s history.
Who won the most recent edition in the provided results?
Inter won the 2025–26 Coppa Italia, beating Lazio 2–0 in the final.

References

  1. Italian Wikipedia — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppa_Italia
    Supports: Competition identity, organizing body, prestige, and Europa League qualification
  2. English Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppa_Italia
    Supports: Founded in 1922, organiser, format, trophies, and most successful club
  3. Footballhistory.org — https://www.footballhistory.org/tournament/coppa-italia.html
    Supports: Early history and regular modern continuation from 1958
  4. Italian Wikipedia — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppa_Italia_2025-2026
    Supports: 2025–26 winner, final score, and title count