Germany vs Portugal – 2006 World Cup Third Place Match

Germany vs Portugal | 2006 World Cup Third Place Playoff | Schweinsteiger Shines with a Brace

Match Info:
🏆 Tournament: 2006 FIFA World Cup – Third Place Playoff
📅 Date: 8 July 2006
🏟️ Stadium: Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart, Germany
👥 Attendance: ~52,000
⏱️ Final Score: Germany 3–1 Portugal

Key Moments:

⚽ 56’ – Goal (Bastian Schweinsteiger): A thunderous long-range strike put Germany ahead.

⚽ 61’ – Own Goal (Petit, deflected Schweinsteiger’s shot): Germany doubled their lead.

⚽ 78’ – Goal (Bastian Schweinsteiger): Another stunning effort sealed the victory.

⚽ 88’ – Goal (Nuno Gomes): A late header gave Portugal a consolation.

Post-Match Context:
Germany secured third place on home soil with a dominant display, led by Schweinsteiger’s brilliance. Portugal, despite a strong tournament, couldn’t matc hosts’ attacking firepower. This match marked the farewell of veteran Oliver Kahn, who played his final World Cup game.

🎵 Music: From YouTube Audio Library (copyright-safe)

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