Little Italy in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

1. 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration Marker

Inscription. On July 9, 2006, over 12,000 fans filled with Forza Azzuri (Blue Force) pride and solidarity, flocked down to Little Italy to watch the Italian National Soccer Team; Forza Azzurri, defeat the French National Team for the 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup; a phenomenal game that went into overtime. Organized in just four days, the Little Italy Association in conjunction with community members raised over $20,000 to pay for a 24-foot monitor to be placed under the Little Italy Landmark Sign so fans could gather outside in the san Diego sun and cheer their team on.

Special thanks to the Little Italy Association Board, the staff of New City America, Inc., Mayor Jerry Sanders & staff, City of San Diego - Office of Special Events, San Diego Police Department and the following contributors: NeoVision, Frank Busalacchi, Onofrio Pecoraro, Coca-Cola, Benedetto Communications, Bob Baker Lexus/Toyota, Buon Appetito, European Natural Stone, Feyzl Design Group, Frank Sciarrino Marble, Granite & Tile, Inc., Filippi's Pizza Grotto, Frankie Laine, Michael Galasso, Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant & Deli, Roma Tile, Zagarella's Italian Restaurant, Anthony Napoli Real Estate Group, Caffe Italia, Lamplighter, Lou Palestini, Nelson Photo Supplies, Panevino, Princess Pub & Grille, Vincenzo's Ristorante Italiano, Zolezzi Enterprises, Waterfront

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 9, 2006.

Location. 32° 43.409′ N, 117° 10.099′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Little Italy. It can be reached from India Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1731-35 India Street, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Opening Celebration (here, next to this marker); Little Italy Landmark Sign (here, next to this marker); Frankie Laine (a few steps from this marker); Madeleine & Vincent DePhilippis (within shouting distance of this marker); Piazza della Famiglia (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose & Salvatore “Sal” Cresci (about 400 feet away); Pietro & Cristina Busalacchi (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

More about this marker. Marker is located on one of two pillars next to an arched sign spanning India Street and welcoming visitors to Little Italy.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

2. 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration Marker

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

3. 2006 FIFA World Soccer Cup Celebration Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.