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Statistics and Figures of Matches Until the End of Saturday, June 22 - 2002-06-23

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

The quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup ended with South Korea and Turkey advancing to the semi-finals. Brazil remains the highest-scoring team, while Ronaldo leads in shots on target. This tournament has seen significant performances from various teams and players.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The advancement of South Korea and Turkey in the World Cup signifies a shift in traditional football hierarchies.

📰 What Happened

The quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup concluded with South Korea and Turkey advancing to the semi-finals, while Brazil remains the highest-scoring team in the tournament.

  • A total of 152 goals have been scored in the tournament so far.
  • Ronaldo leads in shots on target with 14.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The performance of teams like South Korea may influence national pride and sports culture in Iran.
🌍 Regional: The success of Asian teams can enhance regional solidarity and competition in sports.
🌐 International: The tournament highlights the growing competitiveness of non-traditional football nations, affecting global perceptions of football power dynamics.

📚 Background

The 2002 FIFA World Cup is notable for its unexpected outcomes and the rise of teams outside the traditional football powerhouses.

FIFA World Cup history Impact of sports on national identity
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information is based on FIFA's official statistics and reports, making it a reliable source for tournament data.

The quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup concluded on Saturday with two matches: Spain vs. South Korea and Senegal vs. Turkey, resulting in South Korea and Turkey advancing to the semi-finals. A total of 152 goals have been scored in the tournament so far. It is noteworthy that goals scored from penalty kicks at the end of extra time in each match are not counted in this table compiled by FIFA. Brazil is the highest-scoring team 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 ranking of assist providers, Michael Ballack from Germany is at the top, having assisted 4 goals for the German team. In the yellow and red card standings, Turkey leads with 15 yellow cards and 2 red cards. Germany is in second place with 15 yellow cards and 1 red card. Senegal concluded its World Cup journey with 14 yellow cards and 1 red card. In the table of players with the most shots on target, Ronaldo leads with 14 shots.

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