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The 2006 World Cup Eyes Across the Globe Will Turn to Germany Host of This Year's World Cup Competition Every four years, World Cup fever sweeps the globe. Where's the action taking place this year? It takes place in Germany, winner of three World Cups. Germany will be welcoming 32 teams to play "the beautiful game." Since 1930, the World's finest soccer teams (or football teams, depending on whom you ask) have competed for the Cup. Back then, only a handful of international teams competed. Today, over 200 teams fight for 32 coveted World Cup berths. The victorious team and the nation it represents receive great glory. Whom to Watch In addition to host nation Germany, watch the other top contenders. Brazil, the 2002 World Cup winner, will be a force to be reckoned with. Argentine, Mexico, Portugal and even Japan are sporting powerful teams this year. Several star players will be seeking to make a name for themselves on the international stage. Watch for Brazail's Robson "Robhino" de Souza, and Germany's Lukas Podolski. On the Asian, Japan's Masashi Oguro and Korea's Ji Sungpark show much potential.