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 | | Although Germany had never previously lost a match in Dortmund, Italy beat them, continuing their World Cup dominance over the Germans with two quick goals by Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Del Piero moments before the end of extra time. |
 | | On July 8, 2006, Germany beat Portugal 3–1 in Stuttgart for third place. |
 | | In the final, played in Berlin on July 9, 2006, Italy, led by coach Marcello Lippi, beat France on penalties after extra time, winning the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years, and collecting their fourth title. |
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