World Cup 2006

[neekoy]

I am starting to organise a massive trip for me and my mates over here is Oz to go to Germany for the World Cup. Is anyone going from the board and if you are I would like you local (well more local then me) input, and we can catch up in Hofbrau house for some Mass filled to the brim with weissebier

[B.R.F.C]

Seeing as Northern Ireland are going to qualify easily Ill be there without a doubt . In all seriousness though I was considering going to the World Cup for the experience of it all so maybe Ill see you there.

Edited January 12, 2005 by B.R.F.C

[samtheozzy]

I will be going if and only if Australia qualify. (go on....break my heart again socceroos)

[neekoy]

Really? Without too much experience when I was in Europe I thought Germany was the best place to visit, I think that it would be a wonderful World Cup whether or not the blessed footballroos are there or not

[Nate]

I may be there. If not I'll be in sunny Malta anyway

[dave birch]

Neekoy, just a couple of tips.

Make sure that your travel agent has the tickets for the games you want.

Make sure you have an iron clad price.

Two of my mates were booked for Korea/Japan, only to find the price going up week by week. There were many instances of travel agents not having tickets for games.

Fortunately, they didn't lose any money, but beware the sharks.

[waggy]

i have been to every world cup england have qualified for since 86,take loads off dosh because a month on the amber nectar is not cheap

[bellamy11]

Myself and cn174 are planning to go for the month. Not specifically to watch England though, just for the experience.

[SAS]

I am planning on going.

Would be a great experience, especially in germany

[BRFCHolland]

Will be there

Official ticket sales start 1st Feb via FIFA.com

[chris]

best thing about germany is the motorways, I got flashed for going too slow last time I was there, I was only going 120 MPH, some powerful cars on them roads

[ABBEY]

best thing about germany is the motorways, I got flashed for going too slow last time I was there, I was only going 120 MPH, some powerful cars on them roads

DONT TELL COLIN OR MAGOO!!!!

[roversWASmylife]

Me and my mate are hoping to go not for the whole tournament because we can't afford it for that, but just to go to a few games, hopefully as many England games as possible and probably see a few other decent games as well.

[laughatthedingles]

I am really interested in going and was looking for help and adivce from experienced 'world-cup ites' that could pass on some knowledge, on everything from getting England tickets to travelling and accomodation.

[rebelzero]

I will definitely be there for the entire preliminaries before I have to leave. Best use of frequent flyer miles I can think of!

[American]

Big group of us going over from the states, so far we have one guy who grew up there 30 years ago who might have a place to stay! Going to start an email list for any statesiders who want to go. PM me your email if you want to come along with us. Figure it might be easier to get a house or something if we get enough people.

We're actually planning when we have our kids around this, we are so looking forward to it.

[seahawkdad]

...We're actually planning when we have our kids around this, we are so looking forward to it

I've been telling my two kids who plan 2006 weddings that they need to plan around the WC...but my enthusiasm is a bit dampened by the current labor impass in the US that may even wind up with us not qualifying.

A piece of good news is that my second national team is England, so I'll have a team to care about...and that our US soccer channel will be broadcasting all on England's home qualifiers live.

[Oklahoma]

It can't be a better experience than EURO 2004

And it will be more expensive, for sure!!

[Bobby G]

Im planning to go IF/WHEN Iran qualifies.

[RoyRover]

I'm seriously considering going. I have been looking at the Fifa website and have been looking at the different venues. I've thought about getting an inter-rail card, which would make it easier to travel between games. The chance to see Ireland in the World Cup is too big an oppurtunity to pass up.

[andy82]

im thinking of getting tickets for some of the germany games, but i think i have to get an eu passport before i even apply for the tickets??

[waggy]

off all the world cups i have been to mexico was the best,followed by japan,the european one's are usually very poor but affordable.i recommend the site My Webpage it will be updated in feb and has flights,tickets ,hotels and loads off info. Edited January 13, 2005 by waggy

[waggy]

it's up and running now

[philipl]

How Euro 2004 are passing on the benefits of their experience

Very interesting article highlighting:

The biggest security risk comes from VIPs, sponsors and players' wives,

Hooligans are secondary now they are effectively banned from travelling

The argument over segregation and how the Portuguese overcame UEFA demands for cages

The most damage done to stadiums is by TV crews

The need for a non-computerised "third" back-up plan.

[Hughesy]

Im going to go to Germany in 2006.

If your after tickets then they are expected on sale on feb the 1st.

See linkOfficial Site