Italy conceded only 2 goals (an own goal and a penalty), the fewest of any winning team in the history of World Cup.
This is the second time Germany is hosting the World Cup. The first time was back in 1974 when they were West Germany.
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, following victories in 1934, 1938 and 1982. Brazil are the only country to have won the competition five times. This was only the second World Cup final to be decided by a penalty shoot out. The Squadra Azzurra have conceded only two goals during Germany 2006. They have now equalled France's record set in 1998, for least goals conceded by World Cup finalists.