 Balotelli earned his first cap for Italy in a friendly match against the Ivory Coast on 10 August 2010.He amassed over 30 caps and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2012, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup; he helped the national side reach the final of Euro 2012, and also won a bronze medal at the Confederations Cup.Along with Antonio Cassano, he is Italy's top-scorer in the UEFA European Championship with three goals.