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30/03/2006
Mexico v Iran Nuremburg Sunday June 11 5:00pm
The Frankenstadion at Nuremberg can lay claim to being Germany's most environmentally friendly stadium with measures in place to ensure efficient use of light heat and water. First constructed in the 1920's the ground has undergone improvements at various stages of its life with the most recent work ensuring 55,000 people can watch the best sports entertainment in comfort. Home of FC Nuremberg, the stadium hosted three games in the 2005 Confederation Cup including two games involving the hosts Germany. The city of Nuremburg itself marries modern and ancient and has become a leader in the country for modern technology. The venue has a state of the art traffic flow system ensuring access to the stadium is quick and hassle free.
World Cup matches in Nuremburg -
England play their World Cup encounter at the Frankenstadion when they face Trinidad and Tobago on June 19.
The first game to be played in Nuremburg is the clash between Mexico and Iran on June 11. On June 18 Japan play Croatia - possibly the deciding game to see who finishes runner-up behind the mighty Brazil. The final group game on June 22 sees the USA take on Ghana - a game that could have a bearing on who proceeds to the next phase. On June 25 Nuremburg hosts its last game - a phase two match possibly between Netherlands and Portugal.
Mexico v Angola 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.
Mexico v Portugal Gelsenkirchen Wednesday June 21 3:00pm
With its giant video screens, retractable roof and slide-in slide-out pitch the stadium in the German city of Gelsenkirchen can claim to be one of the most modern and well-planned stadia in the world and certainly in this year's World Cup. Home to improving German side Schalke 04, the Veltins-Arena will host five World Cup ties including a quarter-final. The City of Gelsenkirchen lies close to other World Cup venues including Dortmund and Cologne and staged games in the 1974 World Cup and the 1988 European Championships. The retractable ensure games can be played in any weather conditions while the sliding pitch keeps the turf alive in a stadium where a lot of light is kept out by the domed roof. The Veltins-Arena well known for having a beer pipeline over 5km long!
World Cup matches in Gelsenkirchen -
Gelsenkirchen hosts the second game of this year's World Cup when Ecuador and Poland will battle it out in each of their opening games on June 9. On Friday June 16 Argentina and Serbia and Montenegro will play each other in an afternoon kick-off while the all-important last game in Group D sees Portugal and Mexico face each other on Wednesday 21 June. If England top their group and win their second phase game their quarter-final will take place in Gelsenkirchen on July 1.