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- Each confederation — the AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania), and UEFA (Europe) — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament. 199 teams entered the tournament qualification rounds, competing for 32 spots in the final tournament.
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A total of 193 teams played at least one qualifying match. A total of 777 qualifying matches were played, and 2452 goals were scored (an average of 3.17 per match). Summary of qualification. Confederation qualification. AFC.
199 teams attempted to qualify for the 2002 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.
The 50 teams were divided into nine groups, five groups of six teams and four groups of five teams. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.
2002 World Cup Qualifying Rounds. Previous Competition Next Competition. Host Country: Korea Republic, Japan. Gender: Male. Champion: Brazil. Most Goals: Ronaldo (Brazil) - 8. Most Clean Sheets: Oliver Kahn (Germany) - 5.
The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four and half qualifying berths for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, South Korea and Japan, the co-hosts, qualified automatically, leaving two and half spots open for competition between 40 teams.
Jul 18, 2024 · The 50 teams were divided into nine groups, five groups of six teams and four groups of five teams. The teams played against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.
2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers : Standings, Fixtures and Results. Last result: Uruguay beats Australia 3-0 to qualify for 2002 World Cup (25 November 2001).
