He was the first player to score multiple goals in a World Cup final.

Colaussi was born in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Colaussi represented the Italy national football team at the gold winning 1933–35 Central European International Cup & at the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

He scored a goal in Italy's quarterfinal and semifinal victories, and two in the victorious final, contributing to his nation's second World Cup title with a total of four goals.

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