Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?

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The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

Brazil's forward Ronaldo (C), flanked by teammates, hoists the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony at the International Stadium in Yokohama Japan, following Brazil's 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2002 World Cup final on 30 June, 2002.
Brazil celebrating their 2002 World Cup win (Image credit: Odd Andersen/AFP via Getty Images)

The 2002 World Cup may have been the first edition of football's showpiece tournament to be held in Asia, but there were plenty of familiar tropes played out.

Brazil became the first team to win a fifth World Cup, while for England, this was the Three Lions' peak quarter-final exit years, with Sven-Goran Eriksson's men crashing out at the last-eight phase.

But how much of the action can you remember 23 years on? Or for the youngster out there, how much of the tournament have you watched since on YouTube?

We've put together ten tricky teasers covering goalscorers, venues, managers and more for this quiz.

There's no limit, so just work your way through the 10 questions at your own pace.

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So, you've showcased your World Cup wisdom. Outstanding. Now go on, get comfortable, and let the next wave of footballing trivia wash over you.

First on the docket, a proper test of Premier League endurance. Can you name every player to have made between 200 and 250 Premier League appearances? These are the unsung stalwarts, the consistent performers who quietly amassed a significant tally, becoming true fixtures in England's top flight.

Next, a vibrant trip back to a glorious recent triumph. See how much you remember about the 2022 Women's European Championships: it was a summer that captivated a nation, so let's see if you recall the key moments and the stars of that unforgettable tournament. And for a glimpse into the future of English talent, can you name every England player under 21 to have gone to a major tournament? It's a look at the rising stars who've already tasted the big stage.

Finally, for those with an eye on the evolving landscape of club football, we've got two forward-looking challenges. Can you name every club at the 2025 Club World Cup? It's the grand, expanded version, a true test of your global club knowledge. And then, for the ultimate foresight, can you name every club in Europe's top five leagues for 2025/26? It's a comprehensive look at the elite of the continent, fresh for the upcoming season

Joe Mewis
Joe Mewis

For more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.

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