Berlin's Olympiastadion will play host to the 2006 World Cup final on July 9.

A capacity crowd of just over 55,500 will be packed into the stadium, that has undergone a near 250million euros rebuild since 2000.

The arena went down in history as the home of the 1936 Olympic Games, while it has also been the host stadium for the German Cup final for the last 20 years.

As well as the showpiece final, the Olympiastadion, home to Hertha Berlin, will play host to five other matches.

First up is a clash of styles as holders Brazil face Croatia on June 13, before Sweden take on Paraguay two days later.

Next up, on June 20, hosts Germany will guarantee a full house when they face Ecuador and three days later Ukraine meet Tunisia.

Germany could make a return to the Olympiastadion if they end up winning Group A, with a quarter-final scheduled for Berlin on June 30.