Brazil 2–1 Turkey
Ronaldo equalized and Rivaldo converted the winning penalty as Brazil opened with a comeback victory.
Historic squad guide · Champion
Brazil 2002 World Cup Squad
Brazil's 2002 champions paired an experienced defensive platform with one of the era's most dangerous attacking trios. The team won every match and defeated Germany 2–0 in Yokohama to claim a fifth World Cup title.
Tournament resultChampion
FinalBrazil 2–0 Germany
Tournament record7 wins from 7
Goals scored18
CaptainCafu
Top scorerRonaldo · 8
Head coachLuiz Felipe Scolari
Archive rating81
How the Brazil 2002 team played
Luiz Felipe Scolari used three central defenders, energetic wing-backs and a compact midfield behind Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho. Cafu and Roberto Carlos stretched the pitch while the back three protected transitions and allowed the attacking players to remain close to goal.
Key players
Ronaldo scored eight tournament goals, Rivaldo contributed throughout the knockout rounds, and Ronaldinho supplied creativity between midfield and attack. Cafu captained the side, Roberto Carlos provided width on the left, and goalkeeper Marcos delivered a consistent tournament.
Legacy of the squad
The victory completed Ronaldo's return from serious injuries and gave Brazil a record fifth title. The team is remembered for winning all seven matches and for finding a practical structure that gave its famous attacking players enough freedom to decide games.
Every match from the tournament run
Brazil 2002 World Cup results
Brazil 4–0 China
Roberto Carlos, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo all scored in a controlled second group match.
Brazil 5–2 Costa Rica
Ronaldo scored twice, with Edmílson, Rivaldo and Júnior completing Brazil's highest-scoring match of the tournament.
Brazil 2–0 Belgium
Rivaldo broke the deadlock before Ronaldo secured progression late in the match.
Brazil 2–1 England
Rivaldo equalized before Ronaldinho's long-range free kick decided the quarterfinal; Brazil then protected the lead with ten players.
Brazil 1–0 Turkey
Ronaldo scored the only goal as Brazil defeated Turkey for the second time in the tournament.
Brazil 2–0 Germany
Ronaldo scored twice in the second half as Brazil completed a seven-win campaign and lifted a fifth World Cup.
Verified lineup from the final
Brazil 2002 World Cup final starting XI
Brazil's final starting XI used Marcos in goal; Lúcio, Edmílson and Roque Júnior as the back three; Cafu and Roberto Carlos as wing-backs; Gilberto Silva and Kléberson in midfield; and Ronaldinho and Rivaldo behind Ronaldo. The structure gave the front three central freedom while the wing-backs supplied nearly all of the attacking width.
- 1Marcos
- 2Lúcio
- 3Edmílson
- 4Roque Júnior
- 5Cafu
- 6Gilberto Silva
- 7Kléberson
- 8Roberto Carlos
- 9Ronaldinho
- 10Rivaldo
- 11Ronaldo
Roles behind the tournament run
Key Brazil 2002 player contributions
Ronaldo
Scored eight goals, including the semifinal winner and both goals in the final, to claim the Golden Shoe.
Rivaldo
Scored five times and contributed in every knockout round, connecting midfield with Ronaldo's movement.
Ronaldinho
Created chances between the lines and produced the decisive free kick against England in the quarterfinal.
Cafu
Provided width and leadership while becoming the first player to appear in three consecutive men's World Cup finals.
Roberto Carlos
Stretched opponents on the left, supported transitions and scored a powerful free kick against China.
Marcos
Started every match and gave the back three a reliable final line throughout the seven-win campaign.
Suggested XI generated from archive order
7a0 suggested Brazil 2002 lineup
This playable selection is separate from the verified historical final starting XI shown above.
23 players
Complete Brazil 2002 squad by position
Goalkeepers
- #1MarcãoGK88
- #12DidaGK80
- #22Rogério CeniGK75
Defenders
- #2CafuRB / RM89
- #3LúcioCB85
- #4Roque JúniorCB80
- #5EdmílsonCB / DM81
- #6Roberto CarlosLB / LM91
- #13BellettiRB / RM76
- #14Ânderson PolgaCB71
- #16JúniorLB / LM76
Midfielders
- #7RicardinhoDM / CM / AM / RM75
- #8Gilberto SilvaDM85
- #10RivaldoAM / LM / ST92
- #11RonaldinhoAM / LM / LW90
- #15KlébersonDM / CM / RM76
- #18VampetaDM74
- #19Juninho PaulistaAM / LM76
- #23KakáAM / LM78
Forwards
- #9RonaldoST / RW97
- #17DenílsonLW / LM / RW78
- #20EdílsonRW / ST / LW76
- #21LuizãoST75
Legend markers in 7a0
Featured legends
CafuRoberto CarlosRonaldoRivaldoRonaldinhoKaká
Brazil 2002 FAQ
Who scored for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup final?
Ronaldo scored both goals in Brazil's 2–0 victory over Germany.
What formation did Brazil use in 2002?
The team commonly used a three-centre-back structure with Cafu and Roberto Carlos as wing-backs behind Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho.
How many matches did Brazil win in 2002?
Brazil won all seven matches, scored 18 goals and defeated Germany 2–0 in the final.
Who started for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup final?
The final starting XI was Marcos; Lúcio, Edmílson and Roque Júnior; Cafu, Gilberto Silva, Kléberson and Roberto Carlos; Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Ronaldo.
Sources and editorial review
Editorial review: 7a0.online
Last reviewed: 2026-07-26
Historical results and lineups are checked against the cited records. Player ratings, position eligibility and suggested lineups are independent 7a0 editorial values.