Of the 736 players participating at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 60 will celebrate their birthday during the competition, said FIFA Communications Division on Wednesday.

本周三，国际足球联合会媒体部透露，参加2006世界杯赛的736名球员中，有60名将在比赛期间过生日。

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The FIFA world Cup is the most important competition in international football, and the world's most popular team sport event.

国际足联世界杯是国际足球界最重要的比赛，也是世界上最受欢迎的体育赛事。

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