13 February –
Dick Advocaat is reinstated as the manager of the
Netherlands, as the successor of the failing
Louis van Gaal, with a 1–1 draw in a friendly against
England in Amsterdam.
The
2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan is held from 31 May to 30 June in
South Korea and Japan.
Brazil wins its fifth title, defeating
Germany 2–0 in the
final. Surprisingly,
Turkey and host nation
South Korea take 3rd and 4th. This is the first time a World Cup is held in Asia and by two countries simultaneously.
13 February –
Dick Advocaat is reinstated as the manager of the
Netherlands, as the successor of the failing
Louis van Gaal, with a 1–1 draw in a friendly against
England in Amsterdam.
The
2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan is held from 31 May to 30 June in
South Korea and Japan.
Brazil wins its fifth title, defeating
Germany 2–0 in the
final. Surprisingly,
Turkey and host nation
South Korea take 3rd and 4th. This is the first time a World Cup is held in Asia and by two countries simultaneously.