2006 FIFA World Cup
Germany beats Portugal 3-1 to claim World Cup third place
STUTTGART, Jul. 8, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Germany secured the consolation of third place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win against Portugal (halftime: 0-0) on Saturday night at the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion in Stuttgart.
World Cup 2006 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 9 June 2006 – 9 July 2006
- 18th edition
- Teams: 32
- Matches played: 64
- Goals scored: 147
- Most goals scored in a match: 6
Italy beats France in shoot out to win 2006 World Cup
BERLIN, Jul. 9, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Italy claimed the FIFA World Cup crown after defeating France 5-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) in the final on Sunday night at the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Final positions
Italy
France
Germany
Portugal
World Cup Facts
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA World Cup.
2006 World Cup Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H, Second stage
The 32 teams qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup:
2006 World Cup Qualification
- Asia: First Round - Second Round Group 1 - Second Round Group 2 - Second Round Group 3 - Second Round Group 4 - Second Round Group 5 - Second Round Group 6 - Second Round Group 7 - Second Round Group 8 - Third Round Group A - Third Round Group B - Fourth RoundMain article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (Asian zone)
- World: Play-off AFC/CONCACAF - Play-off CONMEBOL/OFC
- Africa: First Round - Second Round Group 1 - Second Round Group 2 - Second Round Group 3 - Second Round Group 4 - Second Round Group 5Main article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (African zone)
- America: First Round - Second Round Group 1 - Second Round Group 2 - Second Round Group 3 - Third RoundMain article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (American zone)
- South America: Qualifying TournamentMain article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (South American zone)
- Oceania: First Round Group 1 - First Round Group 2 - Second Round - Play-offMain article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (Oceania zone)
- Europe: Group 1 - Group 2 - Group 3 - Group 4 - Group 5 - Group 6 - Group 7 - Group 8 - Play-offsMain article: 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (European zone)
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