2002 FIFA World Cup

Notes

First WC in Asia and first co-hosted (South Korea + Japan). Brazil's fifth title — Ronaldo's redemption (8 goals incl. 2 in final, beating Germany 2-0). Oliver Kahn became the only goalkeeper ever to win the Golden Ball. Defending champs France crashed out in groups (0 goals scored, 1 point). South Korea reached SF amid heavy refereeing controversy (eliminated Italy + Spain). Senegal upset France in opener and reached QF on debut. First WC with squads of 23 (up from 22). Mascots Ato, Kaz, Nik — futuristic 'Spheriks'.

Awards & marks

Best player

Oliver Kahn

Best GK

Oliver Kahn

Ball

Adidas Fevernova

Mascot

Ato, Kaz and Nik (the Spheriks)

Top scorers

1. 1.RonaldoBrazil· Forwards8
2. 2.RivaldoBrazil· Midfielders5
3. 3.Miroslav KloseGermany· Forwards5
4. 4.Christian VieriItaly· Forwards4
5. 5.Jon Dahl TomassonDenmark· Forwards4
6. 6.Michael BallackGermany· Midfielders3
7. 7.İlhan MansızTurkey· Forwards3
8. 8.RaúlSpain· Forwards3
9. 9.Fernando MorientesSpain· Forwards3
10. 10.Papa Bouba DiopSenegal· Midfielders3

Brazil's road to the title

1. r16vs Belgium2-0
2. qfvs England2-1
3. sfvs Turkey1-0
4. finalvs Germany2-0

Confederation breakdown

• UEFA15
• CONMEBOL5
• Concacaf3
• CAF5
• AFC4
• OFC0

📚 Trivia (3)

• firsts2002 was the first World Cup hosted in Asia and the first ever co-hosted (South Korea + Japan). Brazil's 5th title — Ronaldo scored 8 goals (incl. 2 in final vs Germany) for redemption after his 1998 final mystery seizure.
• recordsOliver Kahn (Germany) became the only goalkeeper ever to win the Golden Ball (Best Player) at a World Cup, despite his error gifting Ronaldo the opening goal in the final.
• contextDefending champions France crashed out in the group stage with 0 goals scored and 1 point — opening with a 1-0 loss to debutants Senegal. Zidane was injured and only played one match. Senegal then reached the QF on debut.