2002 FIFA World Cup Highlights

The 2002 FIFA Earth Cup, the seventeenth staging of the Globe Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from 31 Might to 30 June. The two nations had been selected as hosts by FIFA in May 1996 and was the first tournament in its heritage to be hosted by two nations. It was also the 1st World Cup held in Asia. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 20 in the last.