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History

Overview of World Cups

Germany has a long and successful history in the World Cup and has featured in many classic games. »

 

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The Players

Hear what the people on the field have to say about all aspects of the 2006 Germany World Cup. »

 

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Match Reports

Click here to read all the World Cup match previews and wrap-ups every day for every game. »

 
 
Will all of Germany's soccer fans turn into Bundesliga supporters?

Sports

Bundesliga Attempts to Continue World Cup Euphoria

German soccer brass hope to carry the country's World Cup excitement into the domestic league's season, but the connection between soccer's biggest event and one of Europe's less exciting leagues remains unclear. »

 
 
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It was a European World Cup final this year but the European Cup isn't until 2008

Looking Ahead to the 2008 European Cup

Now that the World Cup has come to an end, the countdown to the European Cup has begun. Austria and Switzerland are taking tips from Germany on how to host a major soccer championship.  »

 
 

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Players

Oliver Kahn in his last international game

At an End

After his first and only appearance in the tournament, Oliver Kahn announced his retirement.»

 
 

New Stars

Podolski, left, and Ronaldo both made a mark on the 2006 World Cup

The Next Generation

New rising stars are slow to appear as international soccer's top names resign after the World Cup.»

 
 

Germany Team

Klinsmann is looking forward to leading a normal life again

Klinsi Steps Down

Klinsmann has stepped down as Germany coach and will be replaced by his assistant, Joachim Löw.»

 
 
 

Italy Scandal

On the job market soon?

World Champs For Sale?

They may have won the World Cup but Italy's stars face an uncertain future on their return.»

 
 

Germany

Odonkor and Podolski celebrated the team spirit of 82 million German fans

Host Heroes Say Danke

Germany's players met their adoring public on Sunday and thanked them for their support.»

 
 

World Cup 2010

From the street to the stadium, South Africans love soccer

South Africa's Promise

Money and organization fears for 2010 hosts South Africa have been dismissed.»

 
 
 

Survey

Zidane the World Cup's Best of the Best?

Zinedine Zidane has been named as the best player of the 2006 World Cup despite being sent off for violent conduct in the final.

It's up the media to decide who gets FIFA's Most Valuable Player award, but we want to know what you think. Is Zidane worthy of the prize? Who would you have chosen?

  1. Michael Ballack

  2. Gianluigi Buffon

  3. Maniche

  4. Andrea Pirlo

  5. Zinedine Zidane

  6. Other

Results »

Cities and Stadiums

Looking for information on the 2006 World Cup venues?

The DW-WORLD.DE map gives you all the details you'll need for each of the 12 cities and stadiums hosting the tournament's 64 games.

Point the mouse to one of the stadiums to get the city and stadium name, then click for more detailed information on each of the host cities.

Give it a try and have fun on your virtual tour of the 2006 World Cup venues.


 

 
 

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