Japan and South Korea hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup between 31 May-30 June.
This was the 17th edition of the competition and the first time it had been co-hosted and the first time the finals had taken place in Asia.
Brazil won the tournament, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama on 30 June 2002.
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