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The southwestern city of Gwangju will host China's first match against Costa Rica at the World Cup Stadium tonight.

Most mainland fans arrived in Gwangju yesterday, as did the team from their training base on Cheju Island.

A grand welcoming concert laid on for the visitors included a performance by Taiwanese boy band F4 at the city's Chosun University.

Gwangju is hosting the second game in three days after Spain and Slovenia clashed on Sunday.

The Spanish ran out 3-1 winners and look a safe bet to qualify for the second round.

England, who also played their first match in

Saitama, Japan on Sunday, disappointed in a 1-1 draw against Sweden.

Locals watched the game at Resto-Hofs in the downtown area of the city, which has a population of 1.3 million. The cafes, where food and drink is consumed in a relaxing atmosphere, are frequented by young people.



Gwangju welcomes China team