2002 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan featured 32 teams and was won by Brazil, who defeated Germany 2–0 in the final. It was known as the first World Cup held in Asia and for South Korea’s surprise run to the semi-finals.
World Cup crowd in Seoul 2002
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- The World Cup was held in Asia for the first time. It was also the first time The World Cup was co-hosted by two nations. See more World Cup Firsts
- The winner of the tournament was Brazil. See the 2002 final standings, and the list of all winners.
- The top goal scorer in 2002 was the Brazilain Ronaldo with eight goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 2002, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- Oliver Kahn won both the Golden Ball and the Golden Glove Awards. He is the only player to have won both awards.
- The match format comprised 32 teams competing in eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to a knockout stage starting with the round of 16, where group winners were paired against runners-up. See the format changes over the years.
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