At World Cup 2002, Asian soccer fans are likely to be every bit as enthusiastic as their European and South American counterparts. Judging from the overwhelming ticket sales in Japan and South Korea, organizers are confident that the tournament will be one of the best-attended World Cups in history.

在2002年世界杯足球赛中，亚洲的球迷很可能和他们欧洲和南美的同道中人一样热情。从日本和韩国疯狂的入场券销售来判断，主办单位有信心这届比赛将成为历史上票房最好的世足赛之一。

(短文节选,本篇始于：世足热蔓延全亚洲)