Japan coach Zico says the Asian champions are ready for their first game of World Cup year away to the United States on Friday. He just wishes it wasn't being played at a baseball stadium.
Japan national team players work out at SBC Park, the home of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants, prior to their international friendly against the United States.
Japan will face the Americans in the friendly at SBC Park, the home of major league baseball team the San Francisco Giants, with the venue staging a soccer match for the first time.
One goal will be in front of the first-base dugout while the other will be in left field near where outfielder Barry Bonds plays for the Giants.