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At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, each national association was required to name a squad of 23 players, expanded from 22 in previous tournaments. The players' ages, caps and clubs are as of 31 May 2002, the opening day of the tournament.
Forward. Atsushi Yanagisawa. 27 May 1977. Forward. Japan squad for the FIFA World Cup 2002.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea/Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football world championship for men's national teams organized by FIFA. It was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002 at sites in South Korea and Japan, with its final match hosted by Japan at International Stadium in Yokohama.
Mar 16, 2019 · Below are the squads for the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals tournament in South Korea and Japan. There were 23 players in each squad, expanded from 22 in previous tournaments. The players' ages, caps and clubs are as of 31 May 2002, the opening day of the tournament.
Jan 1, 2024 · Tsuneyasu Miyamoto recalls Japan's run to the last 16 in 2002 and blames bad weather for their elimination. Tsuneyasu Miyamoto began the 17th FIFA World Cup ™ on Japan’s bench. By their second ...
23 GK Hitoshi Sogahata 02 Aug 1979 Kashima Antlers. Coach: Philippe Troussier (FRA) 21 Mar 1955. Info on how the World Cup was founded and about the trophy as well. Detailed info on every match in every tournament. Interesting columns about the past, present and future of the World Cup.
The match was played at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on 30 June 2002, and was contested by Germany and Brazil. The tournament comprised hosts Japan and South Korea, holders France, and 29 other teams who emerged from the qualification phase, organised by the six FIFA confederations.
