2006 World Cup
Photos by Mark Harper
These were taken in Leipzig (for France vs. South Korea) and also Koln (for Sweden vs. England). Click on thumbnail for larger image.

Korean Supporters roll out their flag at France -v- Korea, June 18th 2006

Mark H with friend Malika getting ready for the game in Leipzig in a fantastic atmosphere!, June 18th 2006

This was taken outside of ZentralStadion, Leipzig - a new stadium built inside the old communist stadium

Korean drum band walking up to the Stadium in Leipzig, June 18th 2006

Mark H enjoying some local fare at a beer kellar in Leipzig, June 18th 2006!

French supporters unfurl their blue France shirt; "Allez Les Bleus", June 18th 2006

RheinEnergie Stadion (home of FC Köln) before the England -v- Sweden, June 20th 2006

Mark H and Steve Rose at a bar before the England -v- Sweden game, June 20th 2006

The stadium starts to fill and tension mounts; "Come On England", June 20th 2006

With ten minutes to kick-off the stadium is now packed and out come the teams, June 20th 2006

Sweden and England stand side-by-side for their respective national anthems, June 20th 2006

England on the attack and showing good form in the first half, June 20th 2006

Joe Cole's speculative shot sails over the head of the Swedish keeper - 1-0 England, June 20th 2006

The England team congratulate Joe Cole next to the England fans gathered in the corner, June 20th 2006

A very tense last ten minutes. Sweden equalize in the last minute and the score finishes England 2 -v- Sweden 2, June 20th 2006

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