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Classical extravaganza to kick-start finals

The world’s finest classical musicians will join forces for an extravagant open-air concert in Munich’s Olympic Stadium just three days ahead of the opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany…

Mexico’s Suarez equals appearance record

Veteran defender Claudio Suarez made a record-equalling 173rd international appearance as Mexico beat Hungary 2-0 on Wednesday, their first win over a European side since the 2002 FIFA World Cup…

African focus on Elephants’ task

There are no prizes for guessing what was the talk of newspapers in Africa after the draw for Germany 2006: the "baptism of fire" awaiting Côte d’Ivoire…

Saudis hit stumbling block

Saudi Arabia paid for their lack of experience at the West Asia football tournament in Qatar this month, as a young side suffered three defeats to put a considerable dent in morale…

Togo not to be taken lightly, says Akoto

Togo defender Erik Akoto tells FIFAworldcup.com why the African first-timers will be going to Germany not just to make up the numbers. "We have good players and we have a chance to show that," he says…

World Cup team capsules (Daily Press)

Thirty-two teams will be in Germany next summer to compete for the 2006 World Cup.

Vote: World Cup champion? (Daily Press)

Who is your early favorite to win soccer’s 2006 World Cup in Germany?

Franz Beckenbauer Optimistic About Angola´s World Cup Success (AllAfrica.com)

The chairman of the 2006 World Cup Organising Committee, German Franz Beckenbauer who arrived in Luanda on Tuesday, affirmed that the Angolan national soccer team are in condition to obtain good results in their debut in the FIFA’s biggest competition.

France to prepare for World Cup with four warm-up matches (The Sports Network: Sports)

Paris, France (Sports Network) – In preparation for the 2006 World Cup, France announced Wednesday it would play in four warm-up matches before the tournament.

World Cup team capsules (Newsday)

Thirty-two teams will be in Germany next summer to compete for the 2006 World Cup.