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Ronaldo's Redemption
After his mysterious seizure before the 1998 final, Ronaldo returned to score 8 goals including 2 in the final, winning the Golden Boot and helping Brazil lift their 5th World Cup title.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Ronaldo| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronaldo | Brazil | 8 |
| 2 | Miroslav Klose | Germany | 5 |
| 2 | Rivaldo | Brazil | 5 |
| 4 | Jon Dahl Tomasson | Denmark | 4 |
| 4 | Christian Vieri | Italy | 4 |
| 6 | Michael Ballack | Germany | 3 |
| 6 | Papa Bouba Diop | Senegal | 3 |
| 6 | İlhan Mansız | Turkey | 3 |
| 6 | Robbie Keane | Ireland | 3 |
| 6 | Henrik Larsson | Sweden | 3 |
| 6 | Fernando Morientes | Spain | 3 |
| 6 | Pauleta | Portugal | 3 |
| 6 | Raúl | Spain | 3 |
| 6 | Marc Wilmots | Belgium | 3 |
| 15 | Hakan Şükür | Turkey | 2 |
| 15 | Ronaldinho | Brazil | 2 |
| 15 | Michael Owen | England | 2 |
| 15 | Ahn Jung-Hwan | South Korea | 2 |
| 15 | Junichi Inamoto | Japan | 2 |
| 20 | David Beckham | England | 1 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at Korea/Japan 2002
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First Asian World Cup
2002 marked the first World Cup in Asia and the first co-hosted by two nations. South Korea became the first Asian team to reach the semifinals, stunning Italy and Spain along the way.
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Senegal Shocks France
Debutants Senegal defeated defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match. France went on to exit in the group stage without scoring a single goal - one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history.
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Ronaldinho's Wondergoal
Ronaldinho's incredible 40-yard free kick that lobbed David Seaman eliminated England in the quarterfinals (2-1), becoming one of the most iconic World Cup goals.
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Turkey's Historic Third Place
Turkey finished third in their first World Cup since 1954. Hakan Şükür scored the fastest World Cup goal ever (11 seconds) in the third-place match against South Korea.
FIFA World Cup 2002 South Korea/Japan - Complete Player Statistics
The 2002 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, witnessed Ronaldo's legendary comeback. After suffering a mysterious seizure before the 1998 final, he dominated this tournament with 8 goals, winning the Golden Boot and leading Brazil to their record 5th World Cup title.
Top Scorers Breakdown
Ronaldo's 8 goals were the highest in a single World Cup since Gerd Müller's 10 in 1970. His Brazilian teammate Rivaldo and Germany's Miroslav Klose (making his World Cup debut) each scored 5 goals. Nine players finished with 3 goals including Michael Ballack, Robbie Keane, and Henrik Larsson.
Assist Leaders Analysis
Michael Ballack led the tournament with 4 assists, powering Germany to the final. David Beckham's crucial penalty against Argentina and free-kick expertise earned him 3 assists. Ronaldinho also recorded 3 assists alongside his memorable goals.
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Ronaldo (Brazil) - 8 goals
- Golden Ball: Oliver Kahn (Germany) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Oliver Kahn (Germany) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Landon Donovan (USA)
Tournament Legacy
The 2002 World Cup featured 161 goals across 64 matches. It's remembered for incredible upsets (France, Argentina, Portugal, Italy eliminated early), South Korea's controversial semifinal run, and Ronaldo's iconic triangular haircut. Oliver Kahn became the only goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball.