A dramatic 2006 World Cup Final remembered for one of football’s most shocking moments. France took an early lead through Zinedine Zidane’s Panenka penalty before Marco Materazzi headed Italy level to make it 1‑1. Extra time brought the defining incident: Zidane’s infamous headbutt on Materazzi, resulting in a red card that stunned the world. Italy held firm and triumphed 5‑3 on penalties, claiming their fourth World Cup in a final that remains unforgettable.