Gianluigi Buffon
Germany 2006
Buffon: The semi was crucial
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon tells
FIFA.com that the semi-final against Germany was
the most tense of his illustrious career.
Statistics
| Opponent | GF | GA | R | Y | MNP |
| France | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| USA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Edition | Position | MP | GS | R | Y | MNP |
| 2010 | First stage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2006 | Winner | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 690 |
| 2002 | Round of 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 |
The Winners
Andrea Pirlo
His vision and invention were key to Italy's conquest of Germany 2006.
Fabio Cannavaro
He captained Italy to the fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph in their ...
Gennaro Gattuso
Italy's combative midfielder embodied the entire team's determination and ...
Gianluigi Buffon
The agile keeper conceded just two goals, providing a rock-solid foundation ...
World Champions
Germany 2006
The team captained by Cannavaro sealed Italy their fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph.
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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