TOKYO (AP)—Japan is enlisting the help of Ivica Osim and several other former national team coaches to help with its bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.

The Japan Football Association said Wednesday that Osim, Zico, and Philippe Troussier will be among a group of ambassadors who will assist in Japan’s bid to host football’s showcase event.

The 68-year-old Osim suffered a stroke in 2007 but has maintained close ties to Japanese football since stepping down as Japan’s coach.

Other names listed included former Urawa Reds coach Guido Buchwald and Espanyol’s Shunsuke Nakamura.

Other main contenders include England, Netherlands-Belgium, Russia, Spain-Portugal and Australia.

FIFA’s executive committee will vote in December.