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2002 World Cup Tournament

First Round

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third Place

Final

Brazil 2, Germany 0

2002 World Cup Scoring Leaders

Most Valuable Player

The FIFA World Cup is held every four years to determine the best national team in the world. In 2002 it was contested for the 17th time since its inception in 1930. Held May 31-June 30 in Japan and South Korea.


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