Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, defeating France 5-3 in a penalty shootout after extra time ended 1-1. It was Italy's fourth World Cup title and their first in 24 years.
Questions about 2006 FIFA World Cup
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Where was the 2006 FIFA World Cup held?
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was held in Germany from the 9th of June to the 9th of July 2006. Twelve stadia across Germany hosted matches, with cities including Berlin, Munich, Dortmund, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig.
How did Zinedine Zidane get sent off in the 2006 World Cup final?
Zinedine Zidane was sent off near the end of extra time in the 2006 World Cup final after head-butting Marco Materazzi in the chest in an off-the-ball incident. It was the final act of Zidane's professional career.
Who won the Golden Boot at the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
Germany's Miroslav Klose won the Golden Boot at the 2006 World Cup with five goals, the lowest total to win the award since 1962.
How many teams made their debut at the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
Eight teams made their World Cup debut at the 2006 tournament: Angola, Czech Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, and Serbia and Montenegro.
What was the Battle of Nuremberg at the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
The Battle of Nuremberg was the round of 16 match between Portugal and the Netherlands, refereed by Russia's Valentin Ivanov. He issued 16 yellow cards and 4 red cards in a single match, setting a new World Cup record for cards in one game.