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Which major international sporting event was won by Italy in 2006?
Answer
FIFA World Cup
Italy won the 2006 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final on penalty kicks. It was their first World Cup title since 1982.
💡 Did you know?
The 2006 World Cup in Germany was notable for Italy's defensive excellence and their dramatic victory in the penalty shootout.
Other options people guess
- Summer Olympics
- Super Bowl
- Wimbledon
Topics
- sports
- soccer
- world-cup
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