Where The World Cup Games Are Being Played
Hamburg: This newly built stadium in Hamburg, Germany was opened on Sept. 2, 2000 with a match between the German Squad and the Greek Squad. Boasting a capacity of 56,114 this European Football arena qualifies as one of the best soccer grounds in Europe earning 5 stars from UEFA.
Hamburg Stadium Match-ups:
June 10, 2006 ARG vs. CIV June 15, 2006 ECU vs. June 19, 2006 KSA vs. UKR June 22, 2006 CZE vs. ITA
Hanover: This capital city of the Lower Saxony district is a delightful place for visiting fans. The venerable Niedersachsenstadion stadium reconstruct was completed in December, 2004. Boasting a seating capacity of 50,000 this well constructed soccer arena is housed under a free standing 2,500 ton roof supporting structure. The overhanging roof sections are constructed from an ultra violet permeable foil ensuring the soccer pitch receives the right amount of light to maintain its perfect conditions.
Hanover Stadium Match-ups:
June 12, 2006 ITA vs. GHA June 16, 2006 MEX vs. ANG June 20, 2006 CRC vs. POL June 23, 2006 SUI vs. KOR
Berlin: This Olympic Stadium has played host to several momentous events, but on July 9, 2006 is will play host to the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals.Not only will there be a global audience of well over a billion people, this stadium boasts a capacity of 100,000. Although American Sprinter Jesse Owens could get a handshake from Adolph Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games, his name now don's the entrance to the VIP Lounge located inside.
Berlin Stadium Match-ups:
June 13, 2006 BRA vs. CRO June 15, 2006 SWE vs. PAR June 20, 2006 ECU vs. GER June 23, 2006 UKR vs. TUN
Gelsenkirchen: This benchmark soccer arena opened its doors on August 13, 2001. A state of the art facility was awarded by Europe's Governing Soccer body AEFA a 5 star rating for its superior multifunctional design. This crowing glory of soccer pitches boasts a maximum capacity of 54,800 fans.
Gelsenkirchen Stadium Match-ups:
June 9, 2006 POL vs. ECU June 12, 2006 USA vs. CZE June 16, 2006 ARG vs. SCG June 21, 2006 POR vs. MEX
Dortmund: Westfalenstadion built in 1974 for the World Cup is known nationwide as the "opera house". Minor renovations began in November of 2001 to joint the 4 separate stands increasing seating capacity to 67,000. Included in the remodel was the installation of a new ventilation system for the pitch making it one of the most desirable fields to compete on.
Dortmund Stadium Match-ups:
June 10, 2006 TRI vs. SWE June 14, 2006 GER vs. POL June 19, 2006 TOG vs. SUI June 22, 2006 JPN vs. BRA
Leipzig: One of the most dynamic regions in the east of the German Federal Republic is Leipzig. The new Leipzig Sportforum was commissioned specifically for the 2006 World Cup and boasts a seating capacity of 45,000. The original Zentralstdion was built in 1956 and was the largest stadium in Germany at the time.
Leipzig Stadium Match-ups:
June 11, 2006 SCG vs. NED June 14, 2006 ESP vs. UKR June 18, 2006 FRA vs. KOR June 21, 2006 IRN vs. ANG
Cologne: The Mungersdorfer Stadium in Cologne was the only completely covered stadium in Germany in its heyday. The newly constructed FIFA World Cup Stadium in Cologne opened in 2004 boasts a seating capacity of 46,000.
Cologne Stadium Match-ups:
June 11, 2006 ANG vs. POR June 17, 2006 CZE vs. GHA June 20, 2006 SWE vs. ENG June 23, 2006 TOG vs. FRA
Frankfurt: This cathedral like structure recently completed to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Frankfurt which houses a translucent roof and a minimalist structure is a worth successor to its predecessor the "Old Waldstadion". Simplistic in design this architectural wonder boasts a seating capacity of 43,000 fans.
Frankfurt Stadium Match-ups:
June 10, 2006 ENG vs. PAR June 13, 2006 KOR vs. TOG June 17, 2006 POR vs. IRN June 21, 2006 NED vs. ARG
Kaiserslautern: Opening its doors originally in 1920 the Fritz-Walter Stadion was built on Betzenberg Mountain. This magnificent stadium in the woods takes its name from the famous German World Cup Captain of 1954. Recent reconstruction of this project was completed in November 2005 and boasts a seating capacity of 43,000 fans.
Kaiserslautern Stadium Match-ups:
June 12, 2006 AUS vs. JPN June 17, 2006 ITA vs. USA June 20, 2006 PAR vs. TRI June 23, 2006 KSA vs. ESP
Nuremberg: This eco-friendly sports forum opened its doors in 1991. One of only 3 stadiums at the 2006 FIFA World Cup that continues to feature an athletics track. This unique arena operates an Eco Management system which efficiently maximizes the use of scarce natural resources. This ecological wonder offers seating capacity for 41,900 fans
Nuremberg Stadium Match-ups:
June 11, 2006 MEX vs. IRN June 15, 2006 ENG vs. TRI June 18, 2006 JPN vs. CRO June 22, 2006 GHA vs. USA
Stuttgart: The ancient Romans had a perchance for this beautiful valley basin and constructed a citadel around 90 AD. Modern day Stuttgart is a thriving metropolis and one of the largest major industrial cities in Europe housing the Daimler Chrysler Corp. Stuttgart has been the host to many major sporting competitions including 1986 European Track and Field Championships. This European football hub has hosted 19 international matches since 1945.
Stuttgart Stadium Match-ups:
June 13, 2006 FRA vs. SUI June 16, 2006 NED vs. CIV June 19, 2006 ESP vs. TUN June 22, 2006 CRO vs. AUS
Munich: The new football stadium in Munchen opened its doors in May, 2005 with an inaugural game between England and Borussia Monchengladbach with England's Owen Hargreaves scoring the 1st goal. This newly built soccer pitch has a seating capacity of 66,000.
Munich Stadium Match-ups:
June 9, 2006 GER vs. CRC June 14, 2006 TUN vs. KSA June 18, 2006 BRA vs. AUS June 21, 2006 CIV vs. SCG