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Although Togo's qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany was historic, its participation was marred by incidents and headlines.

There were problems within the Togolese Football Association ( Fédération Togolaise de Football – FTF ) as well as between players and the Football Association.

Problems were financial bonuses.

The culmination of that conflict led to the resignation of the national team coach, Otto Pfister, and the threat made by the players not to play their game against Switzerland on 16 June 2006.

Ultimately, the FIFA stepped in to satisfy the players ' requirements and the first boycott of a FIFA World Cup game never happened.

Togo was knocked out of the tournament in the group stage after losing to South Korea, Switzerland and France.