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Zidane's Headbutt
Zinedine Zidane headbutted Marco Materazzi in the final, receiving a red card in his last-ever match. Despite this, he still won the Golden Ball as best player.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Miroslav Klose| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miroslav Klose | Germany | 5 |
| 2 | Hernán Crespo | Argentina | 3 |
| 2 | Thierry Henry | France | 3 |
| 2 | Zinedine Zidane | France | 3 |
| 2 | Fernando Torres | Spain | 3 |
| 2 | Maxi Rodríguez | Argentina | 3 |
| 2 | Lukas Podolski | Germany | 3 |
| 2 | Ronaldo | Brazil | 3 |
| 2 | David Villa | Spain | 3 |
| 10 | Luca Toni | Italy | 2 |
| 10 | Ronaldinho | Brazil | 2 |
| 10 | Michael Ballack | Germany | 2 |
| 10 | Andriy Shevchenko | Ukraine | 2 |
| 10 | Francesco Totti | Italy | 2 |
| 10 | Sami Al-Jaber | Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| 10 | Andrea Pirlo | Italy | 1 |
| 17 | Marco Materazzi | Italy | 1 |
| 17 | Fabio Grosso | Italy | 1 |
| 17 | Alessandro Del Piero | Italy | 1 |
| 17 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 1 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at Germany 2006
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Italy's Fourth Star
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Fabio Grosso and Andrea Pirlo were key heroes.
3
Ronaldo Becomes All-Time Leader
Brazilian Ronaldo scored his 15th World Cup goal, surpassing Gerd Müller to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history (later surpassed by Klose).
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Germany's Summer Fairytale
Host nation Germany finished third, with fans dubbing it "A Summer's Tale" (Sommermärchen). Podolski won Best Young Player despite Germany's semifinal loss.
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Maxi Rodríguez's Wondergoal
Argentina's Maxi Rodríguez scored one of the greatest World Cup goals ever - a spectacular chest and volley against Mexico in extra time of the Round of 16.
FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany - Complete Player Statistics
The 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany is remembered for Italy's fourth title, Zidane's infamous headbutt, and incredible attacking football. Miroslav Klose won the Golden Boot with 5 goals, while Zinedine Zidane earned the Golden Ball as best player despite his final-match red card.
Top Scorers Breakdown
Klose's 5 goals came against Costa Rica (2), Ecuador (2), and Argentina (1). Eight players finished with 3 goals each: Hernán Crespo, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Fernando Torres, Maxi Rodríguez, Lukas Podolski, Ronaldo, and David Villa.
Assist Leaders Analysis
Juan Román Riquelme and Francesco Totti led with 4 assists each, showcasing their playmaking brilliance. Italy's Andrea Pirlo, Portugal's Luís Figo, and Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger each provided 3 assists.
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Miroslav Klose (Germany) - 5 goals
- Golden Ball: Zinedine Zidane (France) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Lukas Podolski (Germany)
Tournament Legacy
Germany 2006 featured 147 goals across 64 matches. The tournament marked Ronaldo's record-breaking 15th World Cup goal and saw 18-year-old Lionel Messi make his World Cup debut. Italy's victory came amid a domestic match-fixing scandal (Calciopoli), making their triumph even more remarkable.