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9/6/2006, 05:05 – 14:35
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Anticipation mounts ahead of the opening of the 18th football World Cup in Germany.
9/6/2006, 14:35 – 16:10
A German fan stands in front of Munich's Allianz Arena which will host the opening World Cup matchMain headline: World Cup 2006 set for kick-off
Hosts Germany will kick off the 18th football World Cup on Friday after the opening ceremony in Munich.
9/6/2006, 16:10 – 17:25
A couple of German fans make their way to the ground for the opening gameMain headline: Spectacular opening for World Cup
The 2006 World Cup gets under way with an extravagant opening ceremony in Munich's Allianz Arena.
9/6/2006, 17:45 – 23:25
Fans are already gathering at Munich's Allianz ArenaRight subheadline: BBC SPORT >>
The 2006 World Cup gets under way with an extravagant opening ceremony in Munich.