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: The tournament opened with spectacular strikes from Philipp Lahm and Torsten Frings in Germany's 4–2 win over Costa Rica. Miroslav Klose took the Golden Boot as top scorer with five goals. FIFA World Cup – Germany 2006

) that combined tactical brilliance with high-stakes drama. It culminated in Italy securing their fourth title after a tense final against France, most famous for Zinedine Zidane's career-ending red card. 🏟️ Tournament Highlights : Italy's Azzurricap A z z u r r i The is widely remembered as a "summer fairytale"

defeated France 5–3 on penalties in the final at Berlin's Olympiastadion . Captain Fabio Cannavaro led a defense that conceded only twice throughout the entire tournament. It culminated in Italy securing their fourth title

: Lionel Messi became the youngest Argentine player to debut at a World Cup, scoring and assisting in his first appearance. 🎬 Iconic Moments Memorable moments from Germany 2006 - Inside FIFA

: Germany, led by Jürgen Klinsmann, exceeded expectations by reaching the semi-finals, eventually finishing third.