Contemporary era · 2002
First World Cup in Asia
The first World Cup held in Asia and the first with two host countries. Brazil wins a record fifth title.
Archive photo
- When
- 2002
- Where
- South Korea and Japan
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
People
Zinedine Zidaneb. 1972French association football player and coach.jpg/330px-David_Beckham_UNICEF_(cropped).jpg)
David Beckhamb. 1975English footballer (born 1975)
Francesco Tottib. 1976Italian association football player
Ronaldob. 1976Brazilian association football player (born 1976)
Zlatan Ibrahimovićb. 1981Swedish association football player (born 1981).jpg/330px-Sports_Festival_2025_-_4_(cropped).jpg)
Ronaldinhob. 1980Brazilian associaton fooball player (born 1980)_(cropped).jpg/330px-Gianluigi_Buffon_(31784615942)_(cropped).jpg)
Gianluigi Buffonb. 1978Former Italian footballer (born 1978)_(cropped).jpg/330px-Thierry_Henry_(51649035951)_(cropped).jpg)
Thierry Henryb. 1977French association football player and manager
Before and after
Sources: 2002 FIFA World Cup, كأس العالم 2002
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