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2002 FIFA World Cup

Tournament details
2002 FIFA World Cup official logo
Name	FIFA World Cup
Host countries	South Korea Japan
Dates	31 May � 30 June
Teams	32
Confederations	5
Venue	20
Final positions
Champions	Brazil (5 title)
Runner-up	Germany
Third place	Turkey
Fourth place	South Korea
Tournament statistics
Matches played	64
Goals scored	161
Attendance	2705197
Top scorer	BR Ronaldo (8 goals)
Best player	DE Oliver Kahn
Timeline season
Previous	1998
Next	2006

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:For the official video game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, see 2002 FIFA World Cup (video game).

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2 � 0 in the final. Turkey beat South Korea 3 � 2 in the third place match.

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