2002 FIFA World Cup

2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan
Host Country	South Korea Japan
Dates	31 May – 30 June
Teams	65
Venue	24
Final Positions
Champions	Brazil
Runner-up	Germany
Statistics
Top Scorer	Ronaldo
Best Player	Oliver Kahn
Best Young Player	Landon Donovan
Best Goalkeeper	Oliver Kahn
Fair Play Award	Belgium

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0 in the final.Turkey beat South Korea 3–2 in the third place match.

Qualifiers

Qualified Teams

AFC	Japan South Korea China PR Saudi Arabia Far East Autistic Republic
UEFA	France England Croatia Denmark Belgium Germany Italy Poland Portugal Republic of Ireland Russia Slovenia Spain Sweden Turkey FC Barcelona Netherlands Autistic Republic of Prussia Greece
CONCACAF	Costa Rica Mexico United States
COMEBOL	Argentina Brazil Ecuador Paraguay Uruguay
OFC
CAF	Cameroon Nigeria Senegal South Africa Tunisia Egypt

Results

Group Stage

World Cup 1- Korea and Japan Regional

Group A

		Senegal
		Denmark
		Uruguay
		France

Group B

		Spain
		Paraguay
		South Africa
		Slovenia

Group C

		Brazil
		Turkey
		Costa Rica
		China PR

Group D

		South Korea
		United States
		Portugal
		Poland

Group E

		Germany
		Republic of Ireland
		Cameroon
		Saudi Arabia

Group F

		Sweden
		England
		Argentina
		Nigeria

Group G

		Italy
		Mexico
		Croatia
		Ecuador

Group H

		Japan
		Belgium
		Russia
		Tunisia

World Cup 2- Australia and New Zealand Regional (33 teams)

1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. Denver Broncos
4. New England Patriots
5. Gingerbread Colony Toymakers
6. Czech Republic
7. Israel
8. Dallas Cowboys
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
10. Atlanta Falcons
11. New York Giants
12. Ecko Rhinos

World Cup 3 India and Sri Lanka (32 Teams)

1. India
2. Sri Lanka
3. Pakistan
4. All-Madden '97 team
5. NFL All 50's and 60's Team
6. Finland
7. Norway
8. Switzerland
9. Arizona Cardinals
10. Gingerbread Colony Toymakers
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12. San Francisco 49ers
13. Indianapolis Colts

World Cup 4- Malaysia (32 Teams)

1. Malaysia
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. NFL 75th Anniversary All-Star team
4. NFL All 60's Team
5. AFC Pro Bowl Team '02
6. Austria
7. Scotland
8. Greece
9. Cincinnati Bengals
10. Buffalo Bills
11. St. Louis Rams
12. Detroit Lions
13. 2000 All-Madden Team