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→ The 2006 FIFA World Cup Final was a match that took place on 9 July 2006 at the, Berlin, Germany, to determine the winner of the. Beat 5–3 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 after extra time. France's was sent off in his last-ever match, for headbutting Italy's 's chest in retaliation to Materazzi's verbal provocation. It was the first final since in which neither Germany nor Brazil competed (and the second since ); it was also the first all-European final since Italy won the, and the second final to be decided on penalties ( was the first, with Italy losing on that occasion). It was also Italy's first world title in 24 years, and their fourth overall, putting them one ahead of and only one behind. The penalty shoot-out victory for Italy was that country's first in the World Cup Finals: Italy's three previous penalty shoot-out competitions (including the 1994 final) had all been lost.

The victory also led to Italy topping the in February 2007 for the first time since November 1993. Contents. Route to the final Italy Round France Opponent Result Opponent Result Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7 3 2 0 1 4 3 +1 6 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1 3 3 0 1 2 2 6 −4 1 Final standings Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts 3 2 1 0 4 0 +4 7 3 1 2 0 3 1 +2 5 3 1 1 1 3 4 −1 4 3 0 0 3 1 6 −5 0 Opponent Result Opponent Result Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Pre-match The opening performance was by singers and, who performed a special version of ' called The Bamboo Version. Match Summary. Zidane during the 2006 World Cup Final The final started with each side scoring within the first 20 minutes. Opened the scoring by converting a seventh-minute penalty kick, conceded by, which glanced off the underside of the crossbar and into the goal.

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Materazzi then levelled the scores in the 19th minute, a header from six yards following an corner from the right. Both teams had chances to score the winning goal in normal time: hit the crossbar in the 35th minute for Italy, later having a header disallowed for offside, while France were not granted a possible second penalty in the 53rd minute when went down in the box after a cover tackle from. France appeared to be the side with better chances to win because of the higher number of shots on goal. They were unable to capitalise, however, and the score remained at one goal each. At the end of the regulation 90 minutes, the score was still level at 1–1, and the match was forced into. Italian keeper made a potentially game-saving save in extra time when he tipped a Zidane header over the crossbar.

As Zidane and Materazzi were jogging up the pitch close to each other, they briefly exchanged words after Materazzi was seen tugging at Zidane's jersey before Zidane began to walk away from him. Moments later, Zidane suddenly stopped, turned around and Materazzi's chest, knocking him to the ground. Although play was halted, referee did not appear to have seen the confrontation. According to match officials' reports, informed Elizondo of the incident through his headset. After consulting his assistants, Elizondo issued Zidane a in the 110th minute. It marked the 14th overall of Zidane's career, and joined him with 's as the only players ever to be sent off during two separate World Cup tournaments.

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He also became the fourth player red-carded in a World Cup final, in addition to being the first sent off in extra time. Extra time produced no further goals and a followed, which Italy won 5–3. France's, the man who scored the against Italy in the, was the only player not to score his penalty; his spot kick hit the crossbar, leaving – who scored Italy's first goal in the semi-final against Germany – to score the winning penalty.