Match Statistics
| Total Matches | 64 |
| Total Goals | 147 |
| Average Goals per Match | 2.30 |
| Penalty Kicks | 19 (11 converted) |
| Own Goals | 5 |
| Total Yellow Cards | 367 |
| Total Red Cards | 28 |
Golden Boot (Top Scorers)
| Rank | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|
| 1 | Miroslav Klose | Germany | 5 |
| 2 | Hernan Crespo | Argentina | 3 |
| 3 | Ronaldo | Brazil | 3 |
| 4 | Thierry Henry | France | 3 |
| 5 | Lukas Podolski | Germany | 3 |
Tournament Awards
| Golden Ball (Best Player) | Zinedine Zidane (France) |
| Golden Ball Runner-up | Fabio Cannavaro (Italy) |
| Golden Ball Third | Andrea Pirlo (Italy) |
| Yashin Award (Best Goalkeeper) | Gianluigi Buffon (Italy) |
| Best Young Player | Lukas Podolski (Germany) |
Attendance Figures
| Total Attendance | 3,359,439 |
| Average per Match | 52,491 |
| Highest | 72,000 (Final - Italy vs France) |
| Lowest | 37,042 (Togo vs Switzerland) |
Team Statistics
| Category | Team | Value |
|---|
| Most Goals Scored | Germany | 14 |
| Second Most Goals | Argentina | 11 |
| Third Most Goals | France | 9 |
| Fewest Goals Conceded (Knockout Teams) | Italy | 2 |
| Most Clean Sheets | Italy | 5 |
Disciplinary Statistics
| Most Yellow Cards | Netherlands (12) |
| Most Red Cards | Netherlands and Portugal (4 each) |
| Most Cards in Single Match | Portugal vs Netherlands (16 yellow, 4 red) |
Penalty Shootouts
| Germany 4-2 Argentina | Quarter-final |
| Ukraine 3-0 Switzerland | Round of 16 |
| Italy 5-3 France | Final |
Advanced Statistical Context
While advanced metrics like expected goals (xG) and progressive passes were not widely tracked in 2006, retrospective analysis has revealed patterns in the data. Italy's defensive record of just two goals conceded across seven matches stands as one of the finest in World Cup history. Both goals came from set pieces rather than open play, underscoring the Azzurri's organisational superiority in defensive transitions.
Germany's 14 goals came from a diverse range of sources: open play, set pieces, and penalty shootouts, reflecting the tactical versatility of Jurgen Klinsmann's squad. Argentina's 11 goals included the tournament's most celebrated team goal against Serbia and Montenegro, which analytics platforms later identified as involving the most passes of any World Cup goal in the 21st century.
These statistics tell the story of a tournament characterized by tactical discipline, set-piece excellence, and memorable moments that would shape football history.
For official statistics, visit FIFA official tournament statistics.