FIFA World Cup Standings 2002 – Complete Overview
The FIFA World Cup Standings 2002 remain a reference point for football fans who cherish the first tournament ever hosted by two Asian nations. South Korea and Japan co‑hosted the seventeenth edition of the World Cup, bringing a new cultural flavor to the global stage and delivering unforgettable matches that still influence the tournament’s narrative.
History and Significance of the 2002 Tournament
Before 2002, the World Cup had never left the traditional football continents of Europe, South America, or North America. The joint bid by South Korea and Japan marked a turning point, showcasing the growing popularity of soccer across Asia. The event also demonstrated the capability of Asian infrastructure, with stadiums in Seoul, Busan, Osaka, and Saitama meeting FIFA’s strict standards.
Group Stage Standings
Sixteen groups of four teams each contested the opening round. The top two teams from every group advanced to the knockout phase, creating the final FIFA World Cup Standings 2002 table.
Group A – South Korea, Portugal, United States, Poland
- South Korea – 7 points (advanced as group winner)
- Portugal – 5 points (advanced as runner‑up)
- United States – 4 points
- Poland – 0 points
Group B – Spain, Paraguay, South Africa, Slovenia
- Spain – 6 points (group winner)
- Paraguay – 5 points (runner‑up)
- South Africa – 3 points
- Slovenia – 1 point
Group C – Brazil, Turkey, Costa Rica, China PR
- Brazil – 7 points (group winner)
- Turkey – 5 points (runner‑up)
- Costa Rica – 3 points
- China PR – 1 point
Group D – Germany, Republic of Ireland, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia
- Germany – 7 points (group winner)
- Republic of Ireland – 4 points (runner‑up)
- Cameroon – 3 points
- Saudi Arabia –
