Where did Italy finish in the 2002 World Cup?
| FIFA World Cup record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position |
| 1994 | Runners-up | 2nd |
| 1998 | Quarter Final | 5th |
| 2002 | Round of 16 | 15th |
Who won FIFA World Cup in 2002?
Brazil national football team
2002 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2002?
Brazil
The final score was 2–0 to Brazil. Brazil’s win was their fifth World Cup title, which remains a record as of 2021….2002 FIFA World Cup Final.
| The final was played at International Stadium Yokohama (pictured in 2008). | |
|---|---|
| Event | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| Man of the Match | Ronaldo (Brazil) |
What was unique about the FIFA 2002 World Cup?
A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asia, the first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly-hosted by more than one nation.
Has Neymar ever won a World Cup?
The PSG star spearheaded Brazil’s efforts to win their sixth World Cup at the 2014 tournament on home soil and in Russia four years later.
Who was the best player in 2002 World Cup?
The 2002 FIFA World Player of the Year award was won by Ronaldo for a record-breaking third time.
How far did England get in World Cup 2002?
England’s World Cup campaign was brought to an abrupt halt as 10-man Brazil triumphed in the quarter-final in Shizuoka. Goals from Rivaldo and Ronaldinho either side of half-time cancelled out a thrilling opener from Michael Owen, which had given English fans hope of recording a famous victory.
How many players were in the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
2002 FIFA World Cup squads From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, each national association was required to name a squad of 23 players, expanded from 22 in previous tournaments. The players’ ages, caps and clubs are as of 31 May 2002, the opening day of the tournament.
What was the controversy in the 2002 World Cup?
There was much controversy over the refereeing in the tournament. Questionable decisions in the match between Italy and South Korea resulted in 400,000 complaints, and featured in ESPN’s 10 most fabled World Cup controversies.
Who was number 23 in the 2002 World Cup squad?
Keane was technically still part of the named squad, and does appear in FIFA’s official squad lists. Originally, the squad was named with Ariel Ortega given shirt number 23 and Roberto Bonano number 24, as the Argentine Football Association had decided to retire the number 10 shirt in honour of Diego Maradona.
Who was the referee who sent out Francesco Totti?
Referee Byron Moreno (R) shows red card to Francesco Totti of Italy (C) to send him out of the Round of 16 game between Italy and South Korea at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, June 18, 2002.