On July 9, 2025, the football world marked the 19th anniversary of the 2006 FIFA World Cup final between France and Italy. The match concluded with Italy winning the tournament after a penalty shootout. The final is notably remembered for Zinedine Zidane's iconic Panenka penalty against Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, as well as his subsequent red card following a headbutt on Italian defender Marco Materazzi. This incident marked the end of Zidane's professional football career. The match also featured a decisive goal by Fabio Grosso, which contributed to Italy's victory. The 2006 final remains a significant moment in football history, symbolizing both Zidane's brilliance and the dramatic conclusion of his international career.
Ese penal de Zidane ante Buffon. Aquel gol de Materazzi. El cabezazo y la roja a Zizou. La definición y el festejo eterno de Fabio Grosso. Con ustedes, un precioso resumen de la final del Mundial 2006 entre Italia 🇮🇹 y Francia 🇫🇷. https://t.co/2LcC8p3JLN
ON THIS DAY: In 2006, Zinedine Zidane was sent off in the World Cup final for headbutting Marco Materazzi! 🟥🏆 https://t.co/EHxLvclRPc
Zinedine Zidane was sent off for a headbutt in the World Cup final—his last-ever game—on this day in 2006 🤯 This footage of Zizou's final five minutes as a player is haunting and iconic in equal measure 🇫🇷 https://t.co/UjsDPl8IH7