2002 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by South Korea & Japan. First World Cup in Asia and first co-hosted edition. Ronaldo redemption story.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Korea & Japan and contested by 32 teams over 64 matches, producing 161 goals (2.52 per match). First World Cup in Asia and first co-hosted edition. Ronaldo redemption story. The final, Brazil 2-0 Germany, was played at International Stadium, Yokohama.
Ronaldo of Brazil won the Golden Boot with 8 goals. Scoring rate of 2.52 goals per match was 0.15 lower than the previous edition's 2.67. Final standings: 1st Brazil, 2nd Germany, 3rd Turkey, 4th South Korea.
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2002 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Brazil |
| Runner-up | Germany |
| Third place | Turkey |
| Fourth place | South Korea |
| Final score | Brazil 2-0 Germany |
| Final venue | International Stadium, Yokohama |
| Host country | South Korea & Japan |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 161 |
| Goals per match | 2.52 |
| Top scorer | Ronaldo (8 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Brazil |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil won the 2002 FIFA World Cup, beating Germany 2-0 Germany in the final at International Stadium, Yokohama.
Where was the 2002 World Cup held?
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Korea & Japan. The final was played at International Stadium, Yokohama.
Who was the top scorer at the 2002 World Cup?
Ronaldo of Brazil was the top scorer at the 2002 FIFA World Cup with 8 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 2002 World Cup?
32 teams played at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea & Japan, totalling 64 matches and 161 goals — an average of 2.52 goals per match across roughly 32 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 2002 World Cup?
Turkey finished third and South Korea finished fourth at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 2002 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 1998, was won by France (171 goals across 64 matches; 2.67 goals per match). The 2002 edition produced 161 goals across 64 matches (2.52 per match) and was won by Brazil.
What is the significance of the 2002 World Cup?
First World Cup in Asia and first co-hosted edition. Ronaldo redemption story.
Can I get 2002 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=2002 to retrieve the full dataset.
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