The 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany was number 18 in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Germany last held the
World Cup in 1974. Italy defeated France 5–3 in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final, after full time and extra time had finished 1–1. It was the first time Italy won a World Cup match on penalties after three failed attempts.
Zinedine Zidane became the fourth player in World Cup history to score in two different finals, along with Pelé,
Paul Breitner and Vavá, in addition to being tied for first place with Vavá, Pelé and Geoff Hurst with three World
Cup final goals. In the final against Italy he was sent off in the 110th minute for headbutting Marco Materazzi.
Despite the red card and the controversy that followed, Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the competition.
Host nation Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third. The 2006 World Cup was also one of the most watched
event in television history.
For the very first time the World-Cup went in Asia. And for the very first time it was split between two nations, Japan and South-Korea. Argentina was the big favourite, followed by the title holders France, and as always Brazil. But this turned up to be the World-Cup were the favourites failed. Both France and Argentina failed to qualify through the first rounds. And an incredible comeback of Ronaldo helped Brazil to the final. In the final Brazil faced Germany and won 2-0 after two goals by Ronaldo.
France is one of football world powers even though their national league is rather poor. FIFA was created in an alley in Paris in 1904, UEFA was created by Frenchmen. Because of that France was chosen as World-Cup hosts. This World-Cup should be the big breakthrough for the French playmaker Zinedine Zidane. Norway shocked the world by beating Brazil in the first round. Even though Brazil passed through and made it to the final. They faced a strong French side and lost 3-0 after two goals by Zidane.
In many ways the World-Cup in USA represented something new. For the first time it was hosted in another place than Europe and South-America and also the first time in a country were the interest was rather small. And Norway was qualified for the first time in modern time. Brazil and Italy clashed together in the final. Italy, led by Roberto Baggio struggled through after beating Bulgaria in the semi finals. Brazil, led by striker Romario sent Sweden out in the semi. For the first time the final ended 0-0, and a penalty shootout had to decide a winner. Brazil won for the fourth time.
He was a great player, who gave made many faces smiley with his scores on the rival net, in every soccer club when he played for. Unfortunately he could win any world cup. Only a south american cup with argentina... but he also was besides of a great...
This site have many mistakes in the players data and statistics. Shalamanov play for Bulgaria not only in England in 1966. He is part of the Bulgarian team in Mexico 1970. He has 5 mathes (2 in England 1966, and 3 in Mexico 1970)
