Less than four years after a national tragedy, Italy is back contending for a title, and its blueprint for recovery is one that any U.S. fan may recognize.
The two sides displayed some of the ways they've evolved over time, but the difference was Italy's mettle in a PK shootout that books a ticket to the title match.
The bell may have tolled for Belgium's golden generation, while Italy's combo of youth and experience, attacking and defending, could see the Azzurri wind up coronated.