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Italy captured its fourth World Cup title. (Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Italy takes World Cup over France on PKs

Italy captured its fourth World Cup title in Berlin by defeating France 5-3 on penalty kicks after the sides played to a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. French great Zinedine Zidane scored France's goal, but was later sent off in overtime. Fabio Grosso scored the deciding penalty kick for Italy.
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Rank Name/Country Goals
1 M. Klose (GER) 5
2 H. Crespo (ARG) 3
3 Ronaldo (BRA) 3