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The Italian job
Italy put aside off-the-field problems to emerge as victors
of Germany 2006. Coach Marcello Lippi, captain Fabio Cannavaro,
keeper Gianluigi Buffon, plus Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo
recall their finest hour.
Videos
Germany 2006 World Champions
Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro and Andrea Pirlo re-live the Italian triumph of Germany 2006. ...
Germany 2006 Highlights
Italy won their fourth world crown in Germany, beating France on penalties in Berlin. If Zidane's ...
World Champions
The modern FIFA World Cup™ Trophy was first awarded at the 1974 finals in Germany and replaced the old Jules Rimet Cup that Brazil had kept as reward for winning their third world crown at Mexico 1970.
Germany 2006
The team captained by Cannavaro sealed Italy their fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph.
Korea/Japan 2002
With a team loyal to its romantic past, the Seleção claimed their fifth world crown.
France 1998
The victorious French paraded down the Champs-Elysees after outclassing Brazil.
USA 1994
The Selecao ended a 24-year barren spell with victory in the States.
Italy 1990
In Italy, the resilient Germans claimed a third FIFA World Cup.
Mexico 1986
Under a fierce Mexican sun, Maradona's men clinched Argentina's second crown.
Spain 1982
Despite a slow start, Bearzot and his men secured Italy's third world crown.
Argentina 1978
After a 56-year wait, the Albiceleste celebrated in front of their raucous fans.
Germany 1974
Hosts Germany became the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy.
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