Italy responded to the corruption scandal back home with some of the most exciting soccer of this World Cup.
Australia stormed home with three goals in the final eight minutes for an historic 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Japan in their Group F World Cup match.
Italy, Czech Republic and Australia all made winning starts at the World Cup on Monday while Togo's coaching saga took another twist.
Following is the complete list of yellow and red cards at the 2006 World Cup after matches on Sunday, June 11 (After eight of 64 matches):
Soccer's governing body conducted more than 125 tests in 24 international friendlies and all 32 training camps before the tournament started last Friday, and tested two players from each team in the opening matches.
Striker Omar Bravo scored twice as Mexico beat Iran 3-1 in their World Cup Group D opener on Sunday.
A fourth-minute goal from Pauleta lifted Portugal to a 1-0 victory over World Cup newcomer Angola in their opening Group D match.
They're surrounded by the tightest security, quizzed about lukewarm support back home and constantly questioned over whether they can reprise a surprisingly successful run in the last World Cup.
The off-the-field calm of the World Cup's opening day extended into Saturday, thanks to intensive security and a party mood after England's first win.
An ocean away from the live action, fans of World Cup hosts Germany and favorites Brazil partied together in Sao Paulo as the most celebrated global football festival kicked off on Friday.
Former champions England and Argentina aim to replicate the World Cup start enjoyed by hosts Germany when they kick off their challenges on Saturday.
What a start! Germany kicked off the World Cup by beating Costa Rica 4-2 Friday in the highest-scoring opener in tournament history.
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