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Ibaraki, Japan

Kashima Soccer Stadium

Kashima Soccer Stadium Kashima Soccer Stadium Ben Radford/Allsport Capacity: 41,800
Completed: May 2001.
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About a one-hour drive northeast of Tokyo, located in a thriving industrial area 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the center of Kashima City developing as a scientific center, Kashima Soccer Stadium is the closest venue to Narita International Airport. The stadium, Japan's first to be built exclusively for soccer, was renovated in May 2001 to expand seating capacity.

 
Kashima stadium is home to the J-League club Kashima Antlers, where former Brazilian international Zico spent 1992-1994 before retiring from professional soccer. A bronze statue of Zico stands outside as a tribute to the star midfielder, who is the Antlers' technical director.

 

Match Schedule
Day  Teams  Time (GMT) 
June 5  Ireland vs. Germany  7:30 a.m. 
June 2  Nigeria vs. Argentina  1:30 a.m. 
June 8  Italy vs. Croatia  5:00 a.m. 
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 


 
   
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