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Some Statistics and Figures of the Matches Until the End of Friday, June 21, 2002

Feb 12, 2026 February 12, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The article provides statistics from the 2002 FIFA World Cup up to June 21, highlighting Brazil's scoring prowess and Germany's disciplinary record. Key players such as Ronaldo and Miroslav Klose are noted for their performances. These statistics reflect the competitive nature of the tournament and the standout teams and players.

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💡 Bottom Line: The statistics reflect the competitive nature of the World Cup and highlight standout performances by key teams and players.

📰 What Happened

The article provides statistics from the 2002 FIFA World Cup up to June 21, showcasing the performance of various teams and players, particularly highlighting Brazil's scoring ability and Germany's disciplinary record.

  • Brazil is the highest-scoring team with 15 goals in 5 matches.
  • Germany leads in yellow cards with 15 and has 2 red cards.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The performance of teams in the World Cup can influence national pride and sports culture in Iran.
🌍 Regional: The tournament showcases regional teams, which can affect local rivalries and sporting aspirations.
🌐 International: The World Cup is a platform for countries to display their talent and sportsmanship on a global stage.

📚 Background

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, marking the first time the tournament was held in Asia. It featured 32 teams competing for the title.

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The article presents factual statistics and figures without apparent bias, making it a reliable source for sports information.

Some statistics and figures of the matches until the end of Friday, June 21, 2002. The quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup will conclude on Saturday with two matches: Spain vs. South Korea and Senegal vs. Turkey. A total of 151 goals have been scored in the matches so far. Brazil is the highest-scoring team in the tournament with 15 goals in 5 matches, averaging 3 goals per game. Germany has scored a total of 13 goals, which is 2.6 goals per game. Spain holds the third position with 10 goals, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The top scorers of the 2002 World Cup are Miroslav Klose from Germany, Ronaldo, and Rivaldo from Brazil, each with 5 goals. In the assists ranking, Michael Ballack from Germany is at the top with 4 assists for the German team. In the yellow and red card standings, Germany leads with 15 yellow cards and 2 red cards. Turkey is in second place with 13 yellow cards and 2 red cards. The USA ended its World Cup campaign with 14 yellow cards and no red cards. In the table of players with the most shots on target, Ronaldo leads with 14 shots.

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