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World Cup 2002 Explained - Redemption, Controversy, Legacy

World Cup 2002 was unlike any tournament before it. Held across Japan and South Korea, it was the first World Cup hosted in Asia and one of the most unusual competitions in football history. Early kick-offs, unfamiliar conditions, controversial refereeing decisions, and a global game still finding its identity. At the centre of it all was Ronaldo. Written off after years of injury and heartbreak, Ronaldo arrived with doubts surrounding his fitness and future. What followed was one of the greatest redemption arcs football has ever seen, culminating in two goals in the final and a place in World Cup history. But this tournament was more than one man. From South Korea’s remarkable run, to shock early exits for major nations, World Cup 2002 marked a turning point for international football and the beginning of a new global era. This is the story of the World Cup football seems to have forgotten.