Play in Group A of the 2006 FIFA World Cup completed on 20 June 2006. Germany won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Ecuador. Poland and Costa Rica failed to advance.
Detailed results of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group A. (Key)
Standings
All times local (CEST/UTC+2)
Germany vs Costa Rica
After six minutes, Philipp Lahm scored a surprise goal when he fired into the top corner. Paulo Wanchope equalized shortly after by sliding in the ball. Miroslav Klose managed to celebrate his birthday with two goals. First, he turned in Bernd Schneider's cross from close range, and second he headed the ball towards the goal and the header was saved by José Porras, but he shot home the rebound. Wanchope scored again on 73 minutes to make it 3-2, chasing down a cross from Walter Centeno. Torsten Frings sealed the Germans' victory three minutes from 90 minutes by powerful making a 30-yard strike to score.
Poland vs Ecuador
Germany vs Poland
Ecuador vs Costa Rica
Ecuador vs Germany
Costa Rica vs Poland
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General information |
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Champions |
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Runners-up |
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Third place |
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Fourth place |
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Eliminated in the quarter-finals |
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Eliminated in the round of 16 |
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Eliminated in the group stage |
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