2002 World Cup Final: Brazil vs Germany
Brazil's fifth World Cup triumph in 2002.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup Final was played between Brazil and Germany. Brazil won the tournament for the fifth time, with victories in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
Quick Facts
- Tournament
- 2002 FIFA World Cup
- Date
- June 30, 2002
- Venue
- International Stadium Yokohama, Japan
- Result
- Brazil 2 - 0 Germany
- Key scorers
- Ronaldo (2)
- Man of the match
- Ronaldo
Lore & Background
Brazil is the most successful national team in the FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. The Seleção also has the best overall performance in the World Cup competition with a record of 79 victories in 119 matches played and 135 goal difference. It is the only national team to have played in all World Cup editions without any absence nor need for playoffs, and the only team to have won the World Cup in four different continents.
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