2006 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by Germany. Zidane's headbutt on Materazzi in his final professional match. Italy won on penalties.
The 2006 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Germany and contested by 32 teams over 64 matches, producing 147 goals (2.30 per match). Zidane's headbutt on Materazzi in his final professional match. Italy won on penalties. The final, Italy 1-1 France (5-3 pens), was played at Olympiastadion, Berlin.
Miroslav Klose of Germany won the Golden Boot with 5 goals. Scoring rate of 2.30 goals per match was 0.22 lower than the previous edition's 2.52. Final standings: 1st Italy, 2nd France, 3rd Germany, 4th Portugal.
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2006 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Italy |
| Runner-up | France |
| Third place | Germany |
| Fourth place | Portugal |
| Final score | Italy 1-1 France (5-3 pens) |
| Final venue | Olympiastadion, Berlin |
| Host country | Germany |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 147 |
| Goals per match | 2.30 |
| Top scorer | Miroslav Klose (5 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, beating France 1-1 France (5-3 pens) in the final at Olympiastadion, Berlin.
Where was the 2006 World Cup held?
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Germany. The final was played at Olympiastadion, Berlin.
Who was the top scorer at the 2006 World Cup?
Miroslav Klose of Germany was the top scorer at the 2006 FIFA World Cup with 5 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 2006 World Cup?
32 teams played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, totalling 64 matches and 147 goals — an average of 2.30 goals per match across roughly 32 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 2006 World Cup?
Germany finished third and Portugal finished fourth at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 2006 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 2002, was won by Brazil (161 goals across 64 matches; 2.52 goals per match). The 2006 edition produced 147 goals across 64 matches (2.30 per match) and was won by Italy.
What is the significance of the 2006 World Cup?
Zidane's headbutt on Materazzi in his final professional match. Italy won on penalties.
Can I get 2006 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=2006 to retrieve the full dataset.
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