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*{{nft|Switzerland}} hold {{nft|France}} to a 0-0 draw. This makes makes it no goals in France's last four [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] Finals matches. |
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* {{nft|Korea Republic}} defeats {{nft|Togo}} 2-1, with substitute [[Ahn Jung-Hwan]] scoring the winning goal. This marks their first World Cup victory outside their home country. |
* {{nft|Korea Republic}} defeats {{nft|Togo}} 2-1, with substitute [[Ahn Jung-Hwan]] scoring the winning goal. This marks their first World Cup victory outside their home country. |
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* {{nft|Italy}} win over {{nft|Ghana}} 2-0. |
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Revision as of 17:58, 13 June 2006
- Switzerland hold France to a 0-0 draw. This makes makes it no goals in France's last four World Cup Finals matches.
- Korea Republic defeats Togo 2-1, with substitute Ahn Jung-Hwan scoring the winning goal. This marks their first World Cup victory outside their home country.
- Italy win over Ghana 2-0.
- The Czech Republic defeats the United States 3-0.
- Australia score 3 goals in the final 8 minutes to win 3-1 against Japan. This marks Australia's first ever FIFA World Cup Finals win and its first goal at a World cup.
- Portugal beat Angola 1-0 in their opening group game.
- Group D seeds Mexico open with a 3-1 win over Iran.
- An early Arjen Robben goal gives the Netherlands a 1-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro.
- 10-man Trinidad and Tobago hold Sweden to a surprising 0-0 draw
- Togo coach Otto Pfister returns after quitting 3 days before Togo's first ever World Cup match
- Reports suggest that Wayne Rooney may make an unexpected return to the England team against Trinidad and Tobago.
- Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar is ruled out for the rest of the tournament following an injury sustained in the match against England.
- Other results: GER 4-2 CRC, POL 0-2 ECU, ENG 1-0 PGY, ARG 2-1 CIV