Sport
Football is a popular spectator and participation sport. The Italian national team is among the very best in the world and has won the World Cup on four different occasions: 1934, 1938, 1982, and 2006. Only Brazil has a better record. Rugby union is also recognised in Italy; clubs compete domestically in the Super 10, as well as the European Heineken Cup tournament. Cycling is also a well-represented sport in Italy. Italians are second only to Belgium in winning the most World Cycling Championships. Other very popular sports in Italy are basketball, volleyball, and boxing.