2002 FIFA World Cup Group C
Group C of the 2002 FIFA World Cup took place between 3 and 13 June 2002. The group consisted of eventual champions Brazil, Turkey, Costa Rica, and China.[1] Brazil finished top of the group, winning all three matches, and advanced to the second round, alongside Turkey. Costa Rica were eliminated on goal difference, having shared the same number of points as Turkey, while China lost all three of their matches, failing to score a goal in any of them.
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 9 | Advance to knockout stage | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | −9 | 0 |
- Brazil advanced to play Belgium (runner-up of Group H) in the round of 16.
- Turkey advanced to play Japan (winner of Group H) in the round of 16.
Matches
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Brazil vs Turkey
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China vs Costa Rica
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Brazil vs China
[edit]| Brazil | 4–0 | |
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Costa Rica vs Turkey
[edit]| Costa Rica | 1–1 | |
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Costa Rica vs Brazil
[edit]The opening goal for Brazil, a shot from Ronaldo that deflected off Costa Rica's Luis Marín, was initially ruled as an own goal. However, after a protest by Ronaldo, FIFA's technical study group credited him with the goal instead.[2]
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Turkey vs China
[edit]| Turkey | 3–0 | |
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See also
[edit]- Brazil at the FIFA World Cup
- China at the FIFA World Cup
- Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup
- Turkey at the FIFA World Cup
References
[edit]- ^ Manaschev, Erlan (3 July 2008). "World Cup 2002 – Match Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ "Ronaldo wins goal protest". BBC Sport. 14 June 2002. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
Reports
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- "Brazil vs Turkey | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – Brazil v Turkey". FIFA. Archived from the original on 18 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – Brazil v Turkey" (PDF). FIFA. 3 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "China PR vs Costa Rica | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – China PR v Costa Rica". FIFA. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – China v Costa Rica" (PDF). FIFA. 4 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2005. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Brazil vs China PR | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – Brazil v China PR". FIFA. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – Brazil v China" (PDF). FIFA. 8 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Costa Rica vs Turkey | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – Costa Rica v Turkey". FIFA. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – Costa Rica v Turkey" (PDF). FIFA. 9 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Costa Rica vs Brazil | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – Costa Rica v Brazil". FIFA. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – Costa Rica v Brazil" (PDF). FIFA. 13 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2003. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Turkey vs China PR | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan – Matches – Turkey v China PR". FIFA. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group C – Turkey v China" (PDF). FIFA. 13 June 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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