2002 will always be a monumental year for Asian football. It was the first time the FIFA World Cup took place on the continent -- co-hosted by Japan and South Korea-- and subsequently led to both ...

The first World Cup ever to be staged outside Europe or the Americas, the 2002 finals were also the first to be shared by two nations, with South Korea and Japan earning co-hosting rights.

In 2002, they went on a shock run to the semi-finals and in the subsequent four World Cups, only went winless once. This year, Japan and South Korea made it out of the group stage at the same ...

Tickets reserved for residents of Japan for the 2002 World Cup will start selling Oct. 2 after a computer draw selects who can buy them, the Japanese World Cup Organizing Committee (JAWOC ...

World Cup history - Japan & South Korea 2002 Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Gilberto Silva get their hands on the trophy. Brazil reclaimed the World Cup as Ronaldo cast off the ghost of France 98 with two goals ...