The 2006 ARAG World Team Cup was a tennis tournament play on outdoor clay courts. It was the 28th edition of the World Team Cup, and was part of the of the 2006 ATP Tour. It took place at the Rochusclub in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 17 May through 23 May 2008.
Argentina were the defending champions but they failed to advance beyond the group stage. Croatia defeated Germany in the final, by two rubbers to one for their first title.
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