MUNICH -- The 2006 World Cup got under way with a dazzling opening ceremony at Allianz Arena on Friday afternoon.
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| The opening ceremony for the 2006 World Cup takes place prior to the Germay-Costa Rica Group A match in Munich on Friday. Germany won 4-2. |
Three-time World Cup winner Pele and German supermodel Claudia Schiffer carried the FIFA World Cup trophy out to the center of the pitch, and the Brazilian hoisted the trophy high above his head to show the fans in the stadium.