2002 World Cup Group: Japan vs Brazil
Brazil's fifth World Cup triumph, sealed by Ronaldo's double in Yokohama.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup final was played at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on 30 June 2002, between Germany and Brazil. Brazil won 2–0, with both goals scored by Ronaldo.
Quick Facts
- Result
- Brazil 2 – 0 Japan
- Tournament
- 2002 FIFA World Cup, Group E
- Venue
- International Stadium Yokohama, Japan
- Scorers (brazil)
- Rivaldo (pen.), Ronaldinho
- Japan manager
- Philippe Troussier
- Brazil manager
- Luiz Felipe Scolari
- Japan world cup appearance
- 2nd (after 1998)
Lore & Background
Brazil's win was their fifth World Cup title, which remains a record. Ronaldo was named man of the match, while German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn received the Golden Ball as FIFA's outstanding player of the tournament. Brazil became the last team to win every World Cup game on the way to the title, as of 2026.
Reader's Guide
Germany finished first in Group E with two wins and a draw, then defeated Paraguay, the United States, and South Korea en route to the final. Brazil finished top of Group C with three wins, then beat Belgium, England, and Turkey. The final was refereed by Pierluigi Collina of Italy.
Did You Know?
- The match ball was the Adidas Fevernova, which was smaller and heavier than the average permitted circumference and weight.
- Germany's Michael Ballack was suspended for the final after receiving a second yellow card in the semi-final.
- Brazil had reached the final of the 1998 tournament, where they lost 3–0 to France.
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