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- BBC Sport looks back at the story of the 2002 World Cup. Asia hosted its first tournament, with South Korea and Japan sharing the event, while Brazil claimed their fifth world crown, powered by the goals of Golden Boot winner Ronaldo.
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The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football world championship for men's national teams organized by FIFA. It was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002 at sites in South Korea and Japan , with its final match hosted by Japan at International Stadium in Yokohama .
- 161 (2.52 per match)
- 32 (from 5 confederations)
- 64
- Brazil (5th title)
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