2002 world cup

 Japan and South Korea cohosted this tournament from May 31 to June 30. First time the tournament was in Asia as well as jointly hosted. South Korea and Turkey make pretty good runs, part of some upsets. Another had France get 1 point and not score. They were the first of 4 of 5 champions that won the previous tournament and not get out of group stage the next tournament. China, Ecuador, Senegal and Slovenia debut here. Turkey scored three fastest goal, 10.8 seconds into the game in a 3-2 win over South Korea in the 3rd place game. Last tournament to use Golden Goal. Group A: Denmark, Senegal, Uruguay and France. Group B: Spain, Paraguay, South Africa, and Slovenia. Group C: Brazil, Turkey, Costa Rica and China. Group D: South Korea, United States, Portugal and Poland. Group E: Germany, Ireland, Cameroon and Saudi Arabia. Group F: Sweden, England, Argentina and Nigeria. Group G: Mexico, Italy, Croatia and Ecuador. Group F: Japan, Belgium, Russia and Tunisia. Spain and Brazil maxed out on their points. Round of 16: Germany 1 Paraguay 0, United States 2 Mexico 0, Spain 1(3) Ireland 1(2), South Korea 2 Italy 1 ( golden goal), England 3 Denmark 0, Brazil 2 Belgium 0, Senegal 2 Sweden 1 (golden goal), Turkey 1 Japan 0. Quarterfinals: Germany 1 United States 0, South Korea 0(5) Spain 0(3), Brazil 2 England 1, Turkey 1 Senegal 0 (golden goal). Semi finals: Germany 1 South Korea 0, Brazil 1 Turkey 0. 3rd place: Turkey 3 South Korea 2. Final at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama: Brazil 2 Germany 0. Brazil wins 5th championship. Tomorrow- 2006 in Germany. Here is the logo for this tournament. 


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