The Grand Finale (2006)
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
Cast
- Pierce Brosnan - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
sports, world cup, football (soccer)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grand Finale about?
- The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
- Who directed The Grand Finale?
- The Grand Finale was directed by Michael Apted.
- Who stars in The Grand Finale?
- The Grand Finale stars Pierce Brosnan.
- How long is The Grand Finale?
- The Grand Finale has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Grand Finale?
- The Grand Finale is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Grand Finale produced?
- The Grand Finale was produced in Switzerland.