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Thirty-two teams from across the globe make up the field for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ finals. Six continents are represented and six past winners will take part, including hosts Germany, who head the 14-strong European contingent, and holders Brazil who lead the South American challenge.

.........Friendlies Match Schedule.........
Date	Teams	Time/Score
04-Jun-2006	BRA : NZL	4.0 (1:0 )
05-Jun-2006	UKR : LBY	16:00

Eddie Johnson (9) of the United States vies for the ball against Latvia's Oskars Klava (17) in a friendly soccer match in East Hartford, Conn.

Eddie Johnson (9) of the United States vies for the ball against Latvia's Oskars Klava (17) in a friendly soccer match in East Hartford, Conn. Sunday, May 28, 2006. The United States will play against Italy, Ghana, and the Czech Republic in Group E during the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Brazilian footballer Kaka (L) rides a challenge from Fernando in a training match

Brazilian footballer Kaka (L) rides a challenge from Fernando during a training match with Brazil's Under 20 team Fluminense, 28 May 2006, in Weggis. Brazil's World Cup squad is in Switzerland for a two week training camp before heading to Germany for the FIFA World Cup.

Italy's Luca Toni, left, and Filippo Inzaghi in action during a training match

Italy's soccer team Luca Toni, left, and Filippo Inzaghi in action during a training match between Italy and Sangimignano,a local amateur team, at the Coverciano training grounds, near Florence, Italy, Sunday May 28, 2006 in view of the forthcoming World Cup 2006 in Germany. Italy will play in Group E with USA, Czech Republic and Ghana.

Japan's defender Akira Kaji

Japan's defender Akira Kaji shoots a ball during their training session at the North Sport Park in Bonn, 28 May 2006. The Japanese National football team is here for the training camp for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.