A look back at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™
On the 31st of May 2002, the first ever FIFA World Cup™ to be played in Asia kicked off. The tournament started with an underdog upset that saw Senegal defeat current champions France. In the end it was Brazil that triumphed, going on to lift the trophy for a record setting fifth time.
The day Senegal shocked the world
The 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan kicked off with a bang as the African side took to the pitch against reigning champions France. A goal by Papa Bouba Diop stunned the European side and gifted the public the first big upset of the competition.
All the goals from the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™
Ronaldo, Miroslav Klose, Christian Vieri and Michael Owen. These are just a few of the illustrious goal scorers at the 17th edition of football's biggest competition. With 161 total goals were scored over 64 games, search and watch every single one.