The two second round matches on SUN 25 JUN 2006 saw few goals and much animosity.
» England 01-00 Ecuador: England's problems in the first half were typified by John TERRY's poor defensive header in the 11th minute, which Carlos TENORIO nearly converted into a goal. But David BECKHAM scored on an excellent free kick in the second half to save his side.
» Portugal 01-00 Netherlands: MANICHE Ribeiro scored the only goal in the first half, but this match will be remembered for the new Men's World Cup record of four red cards – to Portugal's COSTINHA and DECO, and the Netherlands' Khalid BOULAHROUZ and Giovanni VAN BRONCKHORST. Referee Valentin IVANOV's control of the match evaporated as the second half saw numerous confrontations between the teams.
» Quarterfinal matchup: England–Portugal