Nissan Stadium Yokohama
Japan's largest stadium, where the 2002 World Cup final was decided and where the Samurai Blue have played historic matches.
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Nissan Stadium in Yokohama is a key venue for the Japan National Football Team, though the source does not specify it as a home venue for the national team. It is the home stadium of Yokohama F. Marinos of the J1 League. Opened in March 1998, it has the highest seating capacity of any stadium in Japan, with 72,327 seats. The stadium hosted three group stage games and the final of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where Germany faced Brazil on 30 June 2002. It was also a football venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics and hosted matches during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, including the final after the originally selected National Stadium was unable to be constructed in time.
- Location
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Major Event Host
- 2002 FIFA World Cup Final
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Nissan Stadium has been a stage for major international football since its opening. It hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Brazil, a match that crowned Brazil as world champions. The stadium also hosted three group stage games of that tournament. For the 2020 Summer Olympics, it was one of the football venues. Beyond football, it was a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, eventually hosting the final after the originally selected host, National Stadium, was unable to be constructed in time. The stadium has also been the site of the FIFA Club World Cup, hosting editions from 2005 to 2008, 2011 to 2012, and 2015 to 2016, including the finals.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide specific stories about the Japan National Team at Nissan Stadium. However, the stadium's history includes the 2002 FIFA World Cup final, where Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 on 30 June 2002. It also hosted three group stage matches of that World Cup. For the 2020 Summer Olympics, the stadium held men's and women's football matches. The stadium's naming rights have been held by Nissan Motors since 2009, with contracts renewed in 2013, 2015, and 2021, the most recent deal worth 600 million yen over five years (120 million yen per year) from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2026.
Reader's Guide
Nissan Stadium, originally known as International Stadium Yokohama, opened in March 1998. It is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. With 72,327 seats, it is the largest stadium in Japan by seating capacity. The stadium is the home of J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos. It has hosted major international tournaments: the 2002 FIFA World Cup (three group games and the final), the 2020 Summer Olympics football events, and the 2019 Rugby World Cup (including the final). The stadium has also been a regular host of the FIFA Club World Cup, with finals held there in 2005-2008, 2011-2012, and 2015-2016. The naming rights have been held by Nissan Motors since 2009, with the current contract running until 28 February 2026.
Did You Know?
- Nissan Stadium has the highest seating capacity of any stadium in Japan, with 72,327 seats.
- It hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Brazil on 30 June 2002.
- The stadium was a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and hosted the final after the originally selected National Stadium was unable to be constructed in time.
- Nissan Motors' naming rights contract was renewed in 2021 for five years at 600 million yen (120 million yen per year).
- The stadium hosted the FIFA Club World Cup finals in 2005-2008, 2011-2012, and 2015-2016.
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