New World Cup 2026 — all 48 nations & the full schedule · kicks off June 11

Friday, June 5

1968

ON THIS DAY · JUNE 5 · SOCCER

Italy reaches the European Championship final after a scoreless semifinal against the Soviet Union is decided by coin toss.

Giacinto Facchetti called correctly after 120 minutes at Stadio San Paolo in Naples.

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