World Cup 2002 Bracket

Korea/Japan – May 31 - June 30, 2002

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

Semifinals

Quarterfinals

Round of 16

Germany 1
Paraguay 0
FT
Mexico 0
USA 2
FT
Spain 1 (3)
Ireland 1 (2)
FT-Pens
South Korea 2
Italy 1
FT-AET
Germany 1
USA 0
FT
Spain 0 (3)
South Korea 0 (5)
FT-Pens
Germany 1
South Korea 0
FT
CHAMPIONS Brazil
Germany 0
Brazil 2
FT
Brazil 1
Turkey 0
FT
Brazil 2
England 1
FT
Senegal 0
Turkey 1
FT-AET
Denmark 0
England 3
FT
Brazil 2
Belgium 0
FT
Sweden 1
Senegal 2
FT-AET
Japan 0
Turkey 1
FT

Third Place Playoff

3RD PLACE Turkey
South Korea 2
Turkey 3
FT

Round of 16

Brazil 2
Belgium 0
FT
Germany 1
Paraguay 0
FT
Denmark 0
England 3
FT
Sweden 1
Senegal 2
FT-AET
Spain 1 (3)
Ireland 1 (2)
FT-Pens
South Korea 2
Italy 1
FT-AET
Senegal 2
Sweden 1
FT-AET
Turkey 1
Japan 0
FT

Quarterfinals

Brazil 2
England 1
FT
Germany 1
USA 0
FT
Spain 0 (3)
South Korea 0 (5)
FT-Pens
Senegal 0
Turkey 1
FT-AET

Semifinals

Brazil 1
Turkey 0
FT
Germany 1
South Korea 0
FT

Final

CHAMPIONS Brazil
Germany 0
Brazil 2
FT

Third Place Playoff

3RD PLACE Turkey
South Korea 2
Turkey 3
FT

FIFA World Cup 2002 Knockout Stage Summary

The 2002 FIFA World Cup made history as the first tournament held in Asia and the first co-hosted by two nations - South Korea and Japan. Brazil claimed their record fifth World Cup title, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final at Yokohama. Ronaldo completed his redemption story with 8 goals, including both in the final, erasing the painful memories of France 1998.

2002 World Cup Bracket Highlights

Key Tournament Statistics

The World Cup 2002 bracket featured several shocking results and underdog success stories. Senegal stunned France in the opening match and reached the quarterfinals in their first World Cup. Turkey also exceeded expectations, finishing third. The tournament produced 161 total goals across 64 matches, with Brazil's attacking trio of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho captivating audiences worldwide.

Brazil's Road to Glory

The Korea Republic Fairytale