Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe.
Thousands of euphoric fans thronged the centre of Rome to hail coach Roberto Mancini and his team
Trying to pump up excitement, which has been largely missing in Rome in the run up to the kick-off, Italian soccer greats and 2006 World Cup winners Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta welcomed fans at the opening ceremony.
Fireworks and music broke out across the country after the 3-2 shootout win