 At international level, he mainly served as a back-up to Dino Zoff, and was a member of the Italy national football team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup, also taking part at the 1978 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 1980.After retiring, he became a notable and successful goalkeeping coach with Juventus and the Italian national football team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, under manager Marcello Lippi.Bordon was born in Marghera, Venice.