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Italy reflects on current squad's comparison to 2006 World Cup team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:55 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Italy reflects on current squad's comparison to 2006 World Cup team

Summary

On July 9, 2026, Italy marks the 20th anniversary of their 2006 World Cup victory in Berlin. The Azzurri ponder which current players could have been part of that championship squad. Analysis suggests no recent players would surpass the talents of 2006 greats like Gianluigi Buffon or Andrea Pirlo. The current roster faced a challenging match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in March 2026, raising questions about the team's overall strength in comparison to their successful predecessor. Observers are invited to speculate on potential inclusions from the current squad into the historic 2006 lineup.

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By the Numbers

•Italy celebrates the 20th anniversary of their 2006 World Cup win.
•Current squad lacks standout players compared to the 2006 team.
•Recent play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina highlights current struggles.
•Discussion encouraged around potential current players for the 2006 roster.

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1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Would any current Italy player make it into the 2006 World Cup-winning squad?

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It has been 20 years to the day since Italy lifted the World Cup trophy at Olympiastadion in Berlin, the most recent knock-out game that the Azzurri have won on the world stage, and we want to know, a...
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