World Cup 2006 : Portugal and Mexico qualify for the Round of 16
GELSENKIRCHEN, Jun. 21, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Portugal defeated Mexico by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday afternoon at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Maniche ('6) and Simão ('24 on penalty).
Portugal and Mexico both advance to the Round of 16.Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Portugal at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1966)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Third Place (1966)
Mexico at the World Cup
- 13 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
Portugal
2:1
Mexico
2:1 (2:1)
- 21 June 2006
- 16:00
- Gelsenkirchen
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 9 |
| Mexico | 4 |
 Angola | 2 |
 Iran | 1 |
Matches
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