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Niigata, Japan
Big Swan Stadium
Venue information
Another venue for the 2001 Confederations Cup, Big Swan is a
two-tiered stadium with a partial, translucent Teflon film roof
designed to evoke the image of a swan's wings. A nearby lake is the
wintering ground for thousands of swans. On the west coast of
Honshu island, Niigata is a western port city. Its surrounding
villages produce the nation's most highly prized rice crop.
The stadium, home to second division J-League club Albirex
Niigata, is located 4 kilometers from the city center. It will host
first-round matchups Ireland-Cameroon and Croatia-Mexico, and a
match in the round of 16.
| Match Schedule |
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| Day |
Teams |
Time (GMT) |
| June 1 |
Cameron vs. Ireland |
2:30 a.m. |
| June 3 |
Mexico vs. Croatia |
2:30 a.m. |
| June 15 |
World Cup Second Round |
6:30 a.m. |
| Full Schedule |
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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