2006 FIFA World Cup

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Map of competing countries and current standings
Map of competing countries and current standings

The 2006 FIFA World Cup was a football (soccer) sporting event that was held in Germany from June 9 to July 9, 2006. 32 teams took part from many countries. Italy won the trophy after beating France in the final on penalties.

[edit] Final

9 July 2006
20:00
Italy 1–1
(5–3)
(PSO)
France Olympiastadion, Berlin
Attendance: 69,000
Referee: Elizondo (Argentina)
Materazzi 19' (Report) Zidane 7' (pen)