2006 FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The following games were played at the stadium during the World Cup of 2006:
| Date | Time(CET) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-11 | 18.00 | Mexico | 3–1 | Iran | Group D | 41,000 |
| 2006-06-15 | 18.00 | England | 2–0 | Trinidad and Tobago | Group B | 41,000 |
| 2006-06-18 | 15.00 | Japan | 0–0 | Croatia | Group F | 41,000 |
| 2006-06-22 | 16.00 | Ghana | 2–1 | United States | Group E | 41,000 |
| 2006-06-25 | 21.00 | Portugal | 1–0 | Netherlands | Round of 16 | 41,000 |
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