The first UEFA place at Germany 2006 was claimed in the UEFA group phase on SAT 03 SEP 2005.
» Georgia 01-01 Ukraine: Ruslan ROTAN gave Ukraine a halftime lead, but Georgi GAKHOKIDZE equalised with a minute left. Nonetheless, Denmark's draw with Turkey confirmed Ukraine as Group 2 winners and first time Men's World Cup qualifiers.
» Sweden 03-00 Bulgaria: The match was tight until the dismissal of Bulgaria's Balgoy GEORGIEV for a second yellow early in the second half. The Swedes had an easy time thereafter, though Croatia maintained their lead in Group 8.
» Switzerland 01-01 Israel: Alexander FREI and Adoram KEISE swapped goals in the first half, and the Swiss joined a three way tie atop Group 4 with France and Ireland Rep.
» Romania 02-00 Czech Rep: Romania kept pace with the Netherlands in Group 1 by defeating the Czechs, Adrian MUTU scoring both goals.
» Bosnia-Herzegovina 01-00 Belgium: Bosnia-Herzegovina took a big step toward the top of Group 7 as Sergej BARBAREZ scored midway through the second half...
» Serbia-Montenegro 02-00 Lithuania: ...but Serbia-Montenegro took over first place with a comfortable win over Lithuania.
» Slovenia 02-03 Norway: Morton Gamst PEDERSEN broke a deadlock in the last minute, giving Norway second place in Group 5.