The 2002 FIFA World Cup, branded as Korea/Japan 2002, was the 17th edition of the tournament. It took place in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30, 2002, featuring 32 national teams. Brazil won the title, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final held at International Stadium Yokohama, Japan, while Turkey finished third after a 3-2 win over South Korea in the third-place match. The tournament was notable for being the first World Cup hosted in Asia and the first co-hosted by two nations. It also marked the last World Cup to use the golden goal rule and the last to feature a single ball used across all matches. If you’d like, I can pull up more specific details about match results, groups, or standout players from Korea/Japan 2002.
