The host nation for the 2006 FIFA World CupTM is Germany. Following the World Cup '74 and the EURO '88, for the third time Germany will host a major international football tournament. Situated at the heart of Europe, Germany borders nine other countries and is home to roughly 82 million people. Most of them are totally crazy about their football. The 3.2 million match tickets for the 2006 FIFA World CupTM will go on sale starting Christmas 2004. More than three million fans are expected at the 2006 FIFA World CupTM, with no less than a million guests traveling to see the games live. |