Countdown board for 2002 World Cup set up at Narita

NARITA, Japan - A countdown board for the 2002 World Cup, co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, marks the number of days until the kick-off of soccer's premier event, in Seoul on May 31, 2002. The board was set up at Narita international airport Sept. 1.

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