2006 FIFA World Cup Group A
Play in Group A of the 2006 FIFA World Cup completed on 20 June 2006. Germany won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Ecuador. Poland and Costa Rica failed to advance.
Detailed results of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group A. (Key)
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
All times local (CEST/UTC+2)
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