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30/03/2006
Angola v Portugal Cologne Sunday June 11 5:00pm
The original stadium in Cologne - the Müngersdorfer Stadion - was completed in the 1920's and became a beacon for amateur sportsmen all over Germany. It has undergone various redevelopments including in the 1970's - but failed to complete work in time for the 1974 World Cup finals. The latest phase of construction - completed in 2004 - saw the stadium have a major refit with all the stands being replaced or improved and the running track removed to provide a more intimate experience. Cologne is one of Germany's most popular and cosmopolitan cites and the stadium, known now as the RheinEnergieStadion plays host to FC Koln. Its capacity is slightly below 50,000 for international matches. The Müngersdorfer has played host to some vital UEFA Cup matches. In the 1988 UEFA Cup, Barcelona played Bayer Leverkusen while Monaco played Galatasaray in the 1989 UEFA Cup.
World Cup matches in Cologne
Cologne could boast having some of the best group stage matches with France, England, Czech Republic and Portugal all appearing at the Müngersdorfer Stadion. Portugal is the first team to play there on June 11 when they face Angola. Next up is the Czech Republic who play the little known Ghanians on June 17. The mighty England comes to town on Tuesday June 20 with their opponents being Sweden. The fascinating clash between France and Togo completes the group games in Cologne. If France wins their group they will return to Cologne to play their second phase game on June 26.
Angola v Mexico Hanover Friday June 16 8:00pm
Previously known as the Niedersachsenstadion, the AWD Arena, will host four group games and one phase two game. The stadium has been the home of Hanover '96 since 1959. The venue has been renovated for the World Cup at a cost of £50m. The old bowl shaped ground has been extended upwards on all sides and an overhanging roof has been added on. The ground will hold a maximum of 39,000 fans during the World Cup though for Bundesliga matches 50,000 can be accomodated. Hanover is famous for its international trade fairs and red light district and is where the British Royal family originated. The Fan Fest on Waterlooplatz in Hanover is at the heart of the city's World Cup happenings. Around 18,000 people can watch the World Cup matches as they happen - without a ticket - on a huge plasma screen adjacent to the Waterloo column.
World Cup matches in Hanover
Italy and Ghana kick off proceeding in the city on Monday 12 June - the first time the two countries have met. There is an evening kick off for the Mexico versus Angola game on Friday 16 June. The most interesting game could be the final group game played at the Niedersachsenstadion on Tuesday 20 June 2006. The game between Costa Rica and Poland could have a crucial bearing on the host nation as the game is in Group A - the German's group.
Angola v Iran Leipzig Wednesday June 21 3:00pm
Connecting modernity and tradition the Zentralstadion in Leipzig has been rebuilt for this year's World Cup with a smaller arena being installed inside the of the old stadium. Originally built to hold 100,000 people the current capacity is around 40,000. Multi-functional the stadium holds major events, music concerts, meetings and seminars as well as being home to the soccer team FC Leipzig. The stadium boasts some of the most modern and state of the art security facilities with hi-tech surveillance equipment, holding cells and it's own courtroom for dispensing instant justice! Leipzig is where the old East Germany played many of their home games.
World Cup matches in Leipzig
Visitors to Leipzig may well see some of the best teams in the first phase matches as Holland, Spain and France all play games at the Zentralstadion. First up is Holland who take on Serbia and Montenegro on Sunday June 11. On June 14 Spain play Ukraine. The French team enter the stadium on Sunday 18 June when they face South Korea. The final group game and possibly the most important will be the clash between Iran and Angola with a place in the second phase hopefully up for grabs.