The 2006 World Cup

Germany played host to the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Berlin as the venue for the Final match held last July 9th. Up to the few days post-final match, Berlin was home to thousands of World Cup fanatics. Supporters of the 32 participating countries trooped to the city to witness and experience the glory of one of the most anticipated sporting event in the world that only happens every four years. The 2006 FIFA World Cup is Germany's second hosting of the event, the first was in 1974. Well-planned security was the utmost concern of the city and national government for its multi-racial visitors.