In the 2006 World Cup, he refereed first round matches between Poland and Ecuador in Group A, and between England and Trinidad and Tobago in Group B. He also refereed the third place playoff match between Germany and Portugal.
Dalam Piala Dunia 2006, ia wasit pertandingan babak pertama antara Polandia dan Ekuador di Grup A , dan antara Inggris dan Trinidad dan Tobago di Grup B. Ia juga wasit tempat ketiga playoff pertandingan antara Jerman dan Portugal .