Who won the World Cup in Korea and Japan?
Brazil national football team
2002 FIFA World Cup/Champion
How far did South Korea get in 2002 World Cup?
South Korea controversially managed to reach the semi-finals, beating Portugal, Italy and Spain en route, thus becoming the first and only team from outside Europe and the Americas to reach the last four of a World Cup.
Who won 2002 World Cup?
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 |
| Venue | International Stadium, Yokohama |
| Man of the Match | Ronaldo (Brazil) |
| Referee | Pierluigi Collina (Italy) |
Who won the 2002 World Cup best player?
World Cup Award Winners
| Year | Golden Ball | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Zinedine Zidane | 5 |
| 2002 | Oliver Kahn | 8 |
| 1998 | Ronaldo | 6 |
| 1994 | Romario | 6 |
Has Japan won the FIFA World Cup?
They made their sixth appearance at the finals in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Japan became the first ever Asian nation to beat a side from South America, after they won 2–1 against Colombia in the group stage….By match.
| World Cup | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Round | Group stage |
| Opponent | Argentina |
| Score | 0–1 |
| Result | L |
Did Korea ever won the World Cup?
South Korea co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament with Japan. They had never won a game in the World Cup previously but the South Korean team achieved their first ever victory in a World Cup with a 2–0 victory against Poland when the tournament began.
Has Japan ever won the World Cup?
They made their sixth appearance at the finals in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Japan became the first ever Asian nation to beat a side from South America, after they won 2–1 against Colombia in the group stage….By match.
| World Cup | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Round | Group stage |
| Opponent | Russia |
| Score | 1–0 |
| Result | W |
Did Korea win the World Cup?
Has South Korea won a World Cup?
Is Japan in the World Cup 2022?
The Japan 2022 FIFA World Cup bid is the second official bid from the Japan Football Association or the JFA….Schedule.
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 19-22 July 2010 | Inspection committee visits Japan |
| 2 December 2010 | FIFA appoints Russia host for 2018 and Qatar for 2022 World Cup. |
Has Japan hosted the World Cup?
Seventeen countries have been FIFA World Cup hosts in the competition’s twenty-one tournaments since the inaugural World Cup in 1930….List of hosts.
| Year | Host nation | Continent |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | Europe |
| 2002 | Japan South Korea | Asia |
| 2006 | Germany | Europe |
| 2010 | South Africa | Africa |
Who was in Group D of the 2002 World Cup?
Group D saw co-host South Korea, Poland, United States and Portugal square off against each other. South Korea and Poland started group play in Busan, where South Korea earned their first ever World Cup victory, defeating Poland 2–0.
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.
When was the last time Japan qualified for the World Cup?
The qualification process began with the preliminary draw held in Tokyo on 7 December 1999. Defending champions France and co-hosts South Korea and Japan qualified automatically and did not have to play any qualification matches. This was the final World Cup in which the defending champions qualified automatically.
Which is the last World Cup to use the golden goal rule?
The 2002 World Cup was also the last one to use the golden goal rule. South Korea and Japan were selected as hosts by FIFA on 31 May 1996. Initially, South Korea, Japan and Mexico presented three rival bids.