This article lists the confirmed national football squads for the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Germany, between 9 June and 9 July 2006. Before announcing their final squad, several teams named a provisional squad of 23 to 33 players, but each country's final squad of 23 players had to be submitted by 15 May 2006. Replacement of injured players was permitted until 24 hours before the team's first World Cup game. Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. Number of caps counts until the start of the World Cup, including all pre-tournament friendlies. Club information is that used by FIFA.[1] Players for whom this information changed during or in the run up to the tournament are indicated by footnotes.
[edit] Group A
[edit] Costa Rica
Head coach: Alexandre Guimarães
[edit] Ecuador
Head coach: 
Luis Fernando Suárez
[edit] Germany
Head coach: Jürgen Klinsmann
[edit] Poland
Head coach: Paweł Janas
[edit] Group B
[edit] England
Head coach: 
Sven-Göran Eriksson
[edit] Paraguay
Head coach: 
Aníbal Ruiz
[edit] Sweden
Head coach: Lars Lagerbäck
[edit] Trinidad and Tobago
Head coach: 
Leo Beenhakker
[edit] Group C
[edit] Argentina
Head coach: José Pekerman
[edit] Côte d'Ivoire
Head coach: 
Henri Michel
[edit] Netherlands
Head coach: Marco van Basten
[edit] Serbia and Montenegro
Head coach: Ilija Petković
[edit] Group D
[edit] Angola
Head coach: Luís Oliveira Gonçalves
Head coach: 
Branko Ivanković
[edit] Mexico
Head coach: 
Ricardo Lavolpe
[edit] Portugal
Head coach: 
Luiz Felipe Scolari
[edit] Group E
[edit] Czech Republic
Head coach: Karel Brückner
Head coach: 
Ratomir Dujković
Head coach: Marcello Lippi
[edit] United States
Head coach: Bruce Arena
[edit] Group F
[edit] Australia
Head coach: Guus Hiddink
[edit] Brazil
Head coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira
[edit] Croatia
Head coach: Zlatko Kranjčar
Head coach: Zico
[edit] Group G
[edit] France
Head coach: Raymond Domenech
[edit] Korea Republic
Head coach: Dick Advocaat
[edit] Switzerland
Head coach: Köbi Kuhn
Head coach: 
Otto Pfister[76]
[edit] Group H
[edit] Saudi Arabia
Head coach: Marcos Paquetá
Head coach: Luis Aragonés
[edit] Tunisia
Head coach: Roger Lemerre
[edit] Ukraine
Head coach: Oleg Blokhin
[edit] Player representation by league
The squads for Italy and Saudi Arabia were made up entirely of players from their respective domestic leagues. The Côte d'Ivoire squad was made up entirely of players employed by overseas clubs, and 22 out of the 23 players were registered in Europe. Although Turkey, Scotland, and Russia failed to qualify for the finals, their domestic leagues were represented by 12, 11, and 10 players respectively. In total, domestic leagues from 48 different countries had players at the 2006 World Cup.
[edit] Player representation by club
- As of 14 June 2006.
Finalised clubs' listing as per FIFA, excluding players on standby and loans.
| Players |
Clubs |
| 15 |
 Arsenal |
| 14 |
Chelsea |
| 13 |
 Milan |
| 12 |
Juventus, Manchester United |
| 11 |
 Barcelona, Bayern Munich,  Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 10 |
Real Madrid, Lyon |
| 9 |
Liverpool,  Al-Hilal, Ajax, Bayer Leverkusen, Dynamo Kyiv, Valencia |
| 8 |
Borussia Dortmund,  Deportivo Saprissa, Internazionale, PSV Eindhoven, Hamburg |
| 7 |
Al-Ittihad,  LDU Quito |
| 6 |
 Benfica, Atlético Madrid,  Guadalajara,  Basel, Werder Bremen |
| 5 |
Alajuelense, AZ, Rennes, Paris Saint-Germain, Roma, Stuttgart,  Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur, El Nacional, Red Star Belgrade |
- ^ "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Teams". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/teams/index.html. Retrieved 24 May 2006.
- ^ Borja joined Olympiacos after the tournament. "Olympiacos sign Ecuador striker". uefa.com. 1 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=417936.html. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ Valencia was on loan to Recreativo Huelva in the run up to the tournament. "Luis Valencia". Official FIFA World Cup website. http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/player/202544_VALENCIA_Luis.html. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ Reasco has agreed to join São Paulo after the tournament. "Neicer Reasco". Official FIFA World Cup website. http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/player/178841_REASCO_Neicer.html. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ Ballack has agreed to join Chelsea when his contract with Bayern Munich expires on July 1. "Ballack cheered by Chelsea challenge". uefa.com. 15 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=421515.html. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ FC Köln chairman Wolfgang Overath has confirmed that Podolski will play for Bayern Munich in the upcoming season. "Podolski ready to join Bayern". uefa.com. 1 June 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=426637.html. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ Kosowski was on loan to Southampton in the run-up to the tournament. He became a free agent after the tournament. "Kosowski wants last farewell". football.co.uk. 25 April 2006. http://www.football.co.uk/southampton/kosowski_wants_last_farewell_226556.shtml. Retrieved 18 June 2006.
- ^ Bak became a free agent after the tournament.
- ^ Krzynówek joined Wolfsburg after the tournament. "Leverkusen capture Swiss starlet". uefa.com. 16 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=422041.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Rasiak has spent the run-up of the World Cup on loan to Southampton, and joined the club permanently after the tournament "Poland looking to add extra polish". uefa.com. 2 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/competitions/WorldCup/news/Kind=1/newsId=418166.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Żewłakow joined Olympiacos after the tournament. "Iuliano returns to Italy". uefa.com. 30 January 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=390051.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Bosacki was called up after Damian Gorawski sustained an injury and had to withdraw from the squad "Injuries spell late squad changes". Official FIFA World Cup website. 8 June 2006. http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/060608/1/76z7.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Bridge was on loan to Fulham in the run up to the tournament. "Nélson fit for Mersey mission". uefa.com. 2 March 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=400057.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Carson has spent the run-up of the tournament on loan to Sheffield Wednesday. "Scott Carson, Liverpool". The Football Association official website. Archived from the original on July 09, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080709025959/http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/Players/Postings/2005/05/ScottCarson_profile.htm. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Salvador Cabañas joined Club América after the tournament. "América returns to Houston". Chron.com. 8 June 2006. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/soc/3949034.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Carlos Paredes joined Sporting CP after the tournament.
- ^ Nelson Valdez joined Borussia Dortmund after the tournament. "Valdez delighted with Dortmund move". uefa.com. 30 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=426109.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Denis Caniza joined Atlas after the tournament.
- ^ Larsson has a pre-contract agreement with Helsingborg, and joined them after the tournament. "Larsson looks to bow out in style". uefa.com. 16 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=421803.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Svensson has agreed to join Rangers after the tournament. "Rangers move delights Svensson". uefa.com. 26 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=425155.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Källström has agreed to join Lyon after the tournament. "Lyon land Swede Källström". uefa.com. 27 May 2006. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=425196.html. Retrieved 21 June 2006.
- ^ Hislop joined Dallas FC after the tournamen.
- ^ Wrexham are a team from Wales and under the jurisdiction of the Football Association of Wales, but who play in the English football league system.
- ^ Saviola was on loan to Sevilla in the run-up to the tournament
- ^ Scaloni was on loan to West Ham United in the run-up to the tournament
- ^ "Petković quits in World Cup row". UEFA.com (Union of European Football Associations). 6 June 2006. http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/WorldCup/news/Kind=1/newsId=427827.html. Retrieved 28 April 2011. "Dušan Petković has withdrawn from Serbia and Montenegro's FIFA World Cup squad following accusations he was only called up due to nepotism. The 31-year-old OFK Beograd defender was drafted in as a replacement for injured striker Mirko Vučinić by coach Ilija Petković, who is also the player's father. However, he did not fly to Germany with the squad, saying 'The pressure was too much for me, my father and my team-mates.'"
- ^ Since Petković quit, Serbia and Montenegro national team is the only 2006 World Cup team to have only 22 players on the squad.
- ^ Vukić has spent the run up to the tournament on loan to Partizan
- ^ Ljuboja has spent the run up to the tournament on loan to Stuttgart, and joined Stuttgart permanently after the tournament.
- ^ Stojković has agreed to join Nantes after the tournament.
- ^ João Ricardo became a free agent after the tournament
- ^ Akwá became a free agent after the tournament
- ^ Marques has spent the run-up of the World Cup on loan to Hull City
- ^ Nekounam joined Osasuna after the tournament.
- ^ Salcido joined PSV Eindhoven after the tournament.
- ^ Osorio joined Stuttgart after the tournament.
- ^ Pardo joined Stuttgart after the tournament.
- ^ Borgetti joined Al Ittihad after the tournament.
- ^ Fonseca joined Benfica after the tournament.
- ^ Caneira spent the run-up to the tournament on loan to Sporting CP
- ^ Costinha joined Atlético Madrid after the tournament.
- ^ Maniche spent the run-up to the tournament on loan to Chelsea
- ^ Postiga has spent the run up to the tournament on loan to Saint-Étienne.
- ^ Galasek joined Nuremberg after the tournament.
- ^ Sionko joined Rangers on a Bosman transfer after the tournament.
- ^ Koller joined Monaco after the tournament.
- ^ Rosický joined Arsenal after the tournament.
- ^ Asamoah has spent the run up to the tournament on loan to Modena.
- ^ Dramani joined Gençlerbirliği after the tournament.
- ^ Grosso joined Internazionale after the tournament.
- ^ Howard spent the 2006–07 season on loan to Everton.
- ^ Albright was called up after an injury to Frankie Hejduk.
- ^ Berhalter, who joined 1860 Munich after the World Cup, was called up after an injury to Cory Gibbs.
- ^ Popovic's Crystal Palace contract expires after the tournament, and his future will be decided between the end Australia's tournament and the expiry date.
- ^ Skoko has spent the run-up of the tournament on loan to Stoke City.
- ^ Lazaridis joined Perth Glory after the tournament.
- ^ Beauchamp has agreed to join Nuremberg after the tournament.
- ^ Thompson has spent the run-up of the tournament on loan to PSV Eindhoven.
- ^ Kennedy has agreed to join Nuremberg after the tournament.
- ^ Zé Roberto became a free agent after the tournament
- ^ Mineiro was called up after an injury to Edmílson
- ^ Pletikosa was on loan to Hajduk Split in the run-up to the tournament
- ^ Tudor was on loan to Siena in the run-up to the tournament
- ^ Niko Kovač joined Red Bull Salzburg after the tournament.
- ^ Jerko Leko joined Monaco after the tournament.
- ^ Ivan Bošnjak joined K.R.C. Genk after the tournament.
- ^ Nakata was on loan to Bolton Wanderers in the run-up to the tournament.
- ^ Takahara has agreed to join Frankfurt after the World Cup.
- ^ Landreau has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain after the tournament.
- ^ Govou was called up as a replacement for the injured Djibril Cissé.
- ^ Zidane retired from football after the tournament.
- ^ Barthez became a free agent after the tournament.
- ^ Frei joined Borussia Dortmund after the tournament.
- ^ David Degen joined Borussia Mönchengladbach after the tournament.
- ^ Yakin was called up after an injury to Johan Vonlanthen.
- ^ "Confusion over Pfister comeback". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 12 June 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/togo/5072730.stm. Retrieved 28 April 2011. Disputes over the Togo players' pay bonuses caused Pfister to walk out after Togo's first match, but he returned before their second match.
- ^ Akoto have not played for Admira Wacker since the end of 2005 due to a contract dispute, and spent the run up to the tournament training with Austrian club Schwechat.
- ^ Franck Atsou replaced Karim Guede
- ^ Asier Del Horno was originally named in the squad, but sustained an ankle injury in the build-up to the tournament. Pernía joined Atlético Madrid after the tournament.
- ^ Mehdi Meriah was originally named in the squad but sustained an injury in the week leading up to the tournament. He was replaced by Guemamdia.
- ^ Issam Jomaa was originally named in the squad but sustained an injury prior to the tournament. He was replaced by Ben Saada.
- ^ Karim Saidi has spent the run up to the tournament on loan to Lecce
- ^ Yatsenko was called up as a replacement for the injured Serhiy Fedorov.
- ^ Shevchenko joined Chelsea after the tournament.
- ^ Svydersky was on loan to Arsenal Kyiv in the run-up to the World Cup.
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Luis Fernando Suárez
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Aníbal Ruiz
Leo Beenhakker
Henri Michel
Branko Ivanković
Ricardo Lavolpe
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Ratomir Dujković
Otto Pfister[76]
Arsenal
Milan
Barcelona, 
Shakhtar Donetsk
Al-Hilal, 
Deportivo Saprissa, 
LDU Quito
Benfica, 
Guadalajara, 
Basel, 
Rangers, 
