Italy Wins World Cup

Italy Wins World Cup /

France goalie Fabian Barthez and Franck Ribery (22) watch as Marco Materazzi's header finds the back of the net in the 18th minute.

France's Thierry Henry went down with an early injury, but still played 106 minutes, getting two shots on goal.

Marco Materazzi lies on the ground after taking a headbutt to the chest from France's Zinedine Zidane.

After conferring with his assistants, referee Horacio Elizondo of Argentina gave Zinedine Zidane a red card, ending Zizou's career on a sour note.

Italy celebrates after Fabio Grosso clinched the Azzurri's fourth championship with the final penalty kick.

Willy Sagnol lies on the ground dejected after Italy ended France's bid for a second World Cup title.

Fabio Cannavarro, who played every minute of the World Cup for Italy's defense, hoists the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

Les Bleus made a stirring run to the final, ousting powers Spain and Brazil, before falling in heartbreaking fashion to the Azzurri.

Francesco Totti, draped in the Italian flag, eyes the prize that's finally within reach -- literally.

The Italians have now won four titles -- 1934, 1938, 1982 and '06 -- and are now second only to Brazil's five championships.

The Italians now have a 25-game unbeaten streak that dates back nearly two years.

Published Jul 10, 2006