World Cup 2002

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

By Joe Mewis Last updated

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

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David Beckham celebrates after scoring his famous free-kick for England against Greece in the 2002 World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, October 2001.
“As captain, he wasn’t the loudest, he didn’t bark at you, but you’d watch him and think, ‘I need to work harder’. His energy against Greece was ridiculous” Emile Heskey on David Beckham’s leadership

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Beckham led by example as England skipper, with his iconic 2001 performance against Greece perfectly encapsulating his captaincy style

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David Beckham celebrates after his iconic free-kick against Greece
‘I got invited to a World Cup party at Becks' house – white tie and diamonds was the dress code! I spent most of the time with my lad in the kids’ play tent!’Danny Mills recalls entering the orbit of David Beckham

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Danny Mills was present to witness David Beckham’s stunning free-kick against Greece and England’s subsequent 2002 World Cup campaign

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SHIZUOKA, JAPAN - JUNE 21: WM 2002 in JAPAN und KOREA, Shizuoka; Match 57/VIERTELFINALE/ENGLAND - BRASILIEN (ENG - BRA) 1:2; hintere Reihe v.li.: EDMILSON, LUCIO, Gilberto SILVA, ROQUE JUNIOR, TORWART MARCUS, CAFU; vordere Reihe v.li.: RONALDINHO, RONALDO, Roberto CARLOS, RIVALDO, KLEBERSON/BRA TEAM/MANNSCHAFT (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)
‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final

By Ryan Dabbs Published

EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final

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Sven-Goran Eriksson
'It was a huge job, but beautiful. It is, and it was for me, every day': When Sven-Goran Eriksson came to England and won hearts and minds

By Steve Anglesey Last updated

LONG READ When Sven-Goran Eriksson took over as England's first foreign manager in February 2001, he faced a staggering 'welcome' from high-level officials and gutter-level tabloids

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What happened to England's Golden Generation? Why the country's most talented squad never came good

By Chris Flanagan Last updated

England’s world-class crop were tipped to bring home big honours during the 2000s, but fell short when it mattered most

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David Seaman concedes for England against Brazil in the 2002 World Cup
Revealed! What David Seaman said after Ronaldinho's infamous free-kick sealed England’s 2002 World Cup exit

By Joe Mewis Published

Nigel Martyn was David Seaman’s understudy on the day when Ronaldinho’s lofted free-kick knocked England out of the 2002 World Cup – and has now revealed Safe Hands' reaction

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David Beckham
England vs Greece line-up, 2001: Where are they now?

By Mark White Last updated

David Beckham whipped one top bins to secure the result - but whatever happened to the rest of the boys who got England to the 2002 World Cup?

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Roy Keane Mic McCarthy
Roy Keane “must regret” walking out on Ireland at 2002 World Cup – Shay Given

By Ian Murtagh Published

Shay Given has told FFT that he wonders what could have been if Roy Keane hadn't left the Republic of Ireland squad 21 years ago...

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Didier Deschamps, head coach of France, looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
England will stop Didier Deschamps joining exclusive club if they beat France – here's how

By Tom Hancock Published

The Three lions face Les Blues in the quarter-finals of World Cup 2022, and the France boss is on course to do something very special

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