Group G of the

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began on 13 June and completed on 23 June 2006.

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won the group and advanced to the

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, along with

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, who went on to reach the final.

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and

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failed to advance. Switzerland were the only team not to concede a goal during the group stage of the tournament and would become the first team to be knocked out of a

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without conceding, losing on penalties after a 0–0 draw with

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in the round of 16.

Standings

*Switzerland advanced to play Ukraine (runners-up of Group H) in the

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. *France advanced to play Spain (winners of Group H) in the

Matches

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South Korea vs Togo

France vs Switzerland

After a streak of 22 matches without one, Switzerland achieved their first clean sheet in a World Cup match. They went on to become the first team in history to be eliminated from a FIFA World Cup without conceding a goal.

France vs South Korea

Togo vs Switzerland

Togo vs France

Switzerland vs South Korea

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Group G G group Switzerland at the 2006 FIFA World Cup

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South Korea at the 2006 FIFA World Cup