World Cup to get underway in Seoul

The 17th football World Cup will get underway in Japan and South Korea later today.

World Cup to get underway in Seoul
Fri, 31 May, 2002 - 08:25

The 17th football World Cup will get underway in Japan and South Korea later today.

The opening game will see cup holders France take on Senegal at 12.30pm Irish time following a short opening ceremony in Seoul.

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: SeoulPlace: JapanPlace: South KoreaEvent: World CupEvent: 17th football World CupOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: SenegalOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Cameroon
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