The World Cup-winning Italy captain leading 'nation of fighters' Uzbekistan to long-term success

As a player, Fabio Cannavaro won the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Now, 20 years on and managing debutants Uzbekistan, he's ...
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Uzbekistan Names Fabio Cannavaro Head Coach for 2026 World Cup

Uzbekistan has appointed Fabio Cannavaro as the team's manager heading into this year's World Cup. The former Ballon d’Or ...
The New York Times

How Italy won the 2006 World Cup: Six forwards, Pirlo’s passing and the brilliance of Cannavaro

This is the 18th article in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. Previously, we’ve looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 1938, Uruguay in 1950, ...

Zinédine Zidane: 20 years on, he recalls his Panenka against Gianluigi Buffon in the 2006 World Cup final

A legendary moment for footballZinédine Zidane: 20 years on, he recalls his Panenka against Gianluigi Buffon in the 2006 ...

Socceroos golden generation from 2006 World Cup set to reunite at special event in Sydney

Riding high on a wave of success and the promise of even better things around the corner, Australian football’s ...

Can 'risky' Gattuso lead Italy back to World Cup?

Is Gennaro Gattuso ready to guide Italy, who have not qualified for a World Cup since 2014, to the finals in the USA, Canada ...
FIFA

World Cup wonder goals: Frings screamer starts party in style

We count down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showing a wonder goal each day. Today’s shows Torsten Frings letting fly for ...

You Couldn't Script a Better Opening Goal No. 95 in Best FIFA World Cup™ Moments

Germany faces Costa Rica in the inaugural match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™. Amidst nerves and high expectations, Germany ...