Former national favourite and Tottenham Hotspur diving enthusiast Jurgen Klinsmann takes control over the next generation of German players who are keen to end 16 years of hurt and win the World Cup for a fourth time on their own soil.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago will be looking to cause a few upsets after qualifying for the World Cup finals for the very first time at the eleventh attempt.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Ghana
After winning four African Cup of Nations titles and producing players of the calibre of Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah, the Black Stars have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 10 attempts, stretching back to 1962.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Tunisia
Tunisia qualified for their third straight finals in dramatic fashion in the final round of fixtures. They needed just a point against arch-rivals Morocco but were trailing 2-1 until Nuremberg midfielder Adel Chadli netted the crucial equaliser 20 minutes from the end.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Holland
New coach Marco van Basten has proven to be a revelation off the pitch as much as he was on it since taking over the Dutch national team.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Ukraine
This will be the Ukraines first major tournament they have qualified for since narrowly missing out every time following their independence in 1991.
World Cup 2006 Group Stage Review – Phase One – Part One
All 32 teams have played one match but are things going according to plan? This is a short round-up of Groups A to D, of the results as they stand after one match.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Iran
Irans last appearance in the World Cup, back in 1998, produced a shock 2-1 victory over the United States, in what could have been described as a very diplomatic result.
World Cup 2006 Preview – USA
The USA have a lot to live up to after reaching the quarter finals four years ago but being placed in the Group of Death could see their campaign in Germany fall much shorter.
World Cup 2006 Group Stage Review – Phase One – Part Two
All 32 teams have played one match each as the World Cup has begun in explosive fashion. This is a short round-up of Groups E to H, of the results as they stand after one match.
World Cup 2006 Preview – Italy
Italy are the grand masters of heart-breaking tragedy when it comes to major finals. In all three World Cups held in the 1990s, the Italians bowed out on penalties, including Roberto Baggios infamous miss against Brazil in the 1994 final.
World Cup 2006 Review – Semi Finals & Final
The World Cup is over for another four years and it was Italy that were crowned World champions. Here is a short round up of the semi final, third and fourth place play off and the final.