Introduction to the World Cup: During the 2006 World Cup, this became a place for fans to watch the live broadcast and celebrate the game. The Berlin city government erected a huge football-shaped globe in front of the Brandenburg Gate. During the World Cup, in the Brandenburg Gate On the "June 17th Street" between the Fort Gate and the Victory Column, several large screens were erected to broadcast the World Cup events. The 33-day party became the largest and longest party in German history.