TIME Covers the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Brazil Carves Up Turkey
Weblog: Germany-Brazil final promises a clash of football cultures
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The Ultimate Samba
Brazil beats Germany 2-0 to cap a World Cup 2002 filled with upsets, controversy and human drama

The Final Tally
Assessing the good, the bad and the ugly of the Cup that was

The Morning After
South Korea and Japan must now ponder if the World Cup was worth footing the bill

Moving on Up
TIME analyzes some of those players who excelled and looks at how they increased their market value

Why Some Teams Just Can't Win
Although the pre-Cup form book predicted otherwise, Brazil and Germany — the usual suspects — turned up in the final

Korea's Home Run
Although they didn't advance, the host country's string of improbable wins was a first for Asian soccer

The Dream Lives On
Korea's 2-1 victory over Italy turns the World Cup upside down

Ghosh: Lay Off the Refs!
The men in black shouldn't take heat from a bunch of sore losers

Superpower Status?
The U.S. team falls, but a determined performance shows the world its doormat days are over

Back to Baseball
With a hard 1-0 loss to Turkey, Japan exits the Cup

Adios, Mexico
In front of a sympathetic audience, Mexico goes down 2-0 to the US

Asia Ascends
They were also-rans before the World Cup started, but raucous home crowds and brashly stylish play propelled Japan and South Korea into the second round -- and the first rank of the sport
• Rising Sons: Drones no longer, Japan's stylish stars taste the thrill of victory
• Winning Respect: By making it into the second round, Korea has grown up as a nation
• Days of Wonder: Now that the glamour teams can no longer take victory for granted, they must play their best. Enjoy the spectacle
• All You Gotta Do Is Shoot: The big boys lost because they played with their heads, not their feet
• Gaaoooool!: For one fleeting week, football liberates the inmates of a Thai prison

Homage to les Bleus
A new documentary tracks the travails of the French national team

For Korea, Revenge Is Still on Ice
Korea's 1-1 draw with the U.S. can't quite exorcise the demons of the Salt Lake City Olympics

Agony and Ecstasy
From Soweto to Kashmir, Calcutta to Buenos Aires: the world watches the Cup

A Winning Arena
Meet Bruce Arena, the man behind Team USA's unprecedented World Cup performance

A stain on the beautiful game
When flair players don't play fair, they should get the boot

The Four Happiest People in Japan
Japan's defeat of Russia gave these folks the most reason to smile

Croatia 2, Italy 1: Hubris Strikes Again
How can the football pundits do their job if the favorite teams won't do theirs?

The Pluck of the Irish
Ireland scores at the last minute to draw with Germany. Can their stamina take them to the next round?

Free the Peace Boat 13!
Amid the flags and face paint, political protests go unnoticed at the World Cup in Japan

Americans Modest in Victory
They may have beaten one of the world's best sides, but Team USA isn't crowing

A Brave New Japan
An exciting performance from the boys in blue puts the host team — and the country — in a bright new perspective 

Catching the Wave
Everybody gets into the swing of things at the Mexico-Croatia match

Bora's Streak Looks Shaky
With a loss to Costa Rica, China's odds of advancing are grim

Senegal Finds a Party in Seoul
In South Korea, Senegalese—and Koreans—explode with joy after an upset win

Ready to Rumble
After years on the bench, China has a chance to show the world it can kick

Splitting a Pair
Argentina boasts two of the greatest strikers on earth — and has to pick only one

Last Man Standing
Even as his organization descends into turmoil, FIFA head Sepp Blatter sets his sights on re-election

Korea/Japan: A Marriage Made by FIFA
Dislike simmers between the two longtime rivals, but pop culture—and football—are bringing Japan and Korea together

Here We Go
In a year marred by the violent clash of cultures, the World Cup offers a chance for the beauty of sportsmanship and skill to shine. TIME looks at the pretenders, the contenders and all the hoopla

Mend it Like Beckham
A fractured bone in David Beckham's foot puts his — and England's — World Cup ambitions at risk

French Foreign Legion
The World Champions' secret weapon: 'football factories' that feed Europe's top leagues

Coaches Who Lead by Example
Great football managers are les Bleus' other export

Getting Up Will Be the Easy Part
For many English fans, the daily morning commute could be from pub to work

'My Team Is Committed to Winning'
Korean national coach Gus Hiddink talks to TIME

Pusan or Busan?
South Korea is rewriting the map in preparation for World Cup 2002

Waiting Is the Hardest Part
For die-hard football fans, Korea/Japan can't come soon enough

Missing from Action
A rundown of football greats who didn't quite make the cut

No Room at the Inn
To make up for a shortage of beds, Korea is looking to its legion of love hotels

Map: 2002 World Cup Venues in Japan