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
- Ronaldo's redemption: 8 goals in the tournament including both final goals - the
Golden Boot winner's comeback story
- Historic host run: South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the World Cup
semifinals
- Controversial exits: Italy and Spain eliminated in disputed matches against South
Korea
- Defending champions out: France failed to score a single goal and exited in the
group stage
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
- Round of 16: Brazil 2-0 Belgium - Rivaldo and Ronaldo strike
- Quarterfinal: Brazil 2-1 England - Ronaldinho's iconic free-kick
- Semifinal: Brazil 1-0 Turkey - Ronaldo's winner
- Final: Germany 0-2 Brazil - Ronaldo's brace seals the fifth star
The Korea Republic Fairytale
- Round of 16: South Korea 2-1 Italy - Ahn Jung-hwan's golden goal
- Quarterfinal: Spain 0-0 South Korea (3-5 Pens) - Penalty shootout heroics
- Semifinal: Germany 1-0 South Korea - The dream ends
- Third Place: South Korea 2-3 Turkey - Finished fourth, a historic achievement