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 started for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup final?
Brazil's starting XI in the 2002 final was Marcos; Lúcio, Edmílson, and Roque Júnior; Cafu, Gilberto Silva, Kléberson, and Roberto Carlos; Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, and Ronaldo. This disciplined side defeated Germany 2–0 in Yokohama.
Who were the 'Three Rs' in Brazil's 2002 attack?
The 'Three Rs' were Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho, who combined for 15 of Brazil's 18 tournament goals. Ronaldo scored eight, Rivaldo scored five, and Ronaldinho contributed two goals along with several crucial assists.
Did Brazil win every match at the 2002 World Cup?
Yes, Brazil won all seven matches in normal time during the 2002 tournament, scoring 18 goals and conceding only four. They defeated Turkey twice, China, Costa Rica, Belgium, England, and Germany.
Who captained and coached Brazil in 2002?
Cafu captained the squad, and Luiz Felipe Scolari served as head coach. Cafu made history as the only player to appear in three consecutive World Cup finals (1994, 1998, 2002).
What tactical system did Scolari employ in 2002?
Scolari deployed an innovative 3-4-1-2 system featuring three central defenders and attacking wing-backs. This defensive platform gave Cafu and Roberto Carlos freedom to overlap while allowing Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo to attack without heavy defensive duties.
How many goals did Ronaldo score in the 2002 tournament?
Ronaldo scored eight goals to win the Golden Boot, including both goals in the 2–0 final victory over Germany. His performance marked an extraordinary redemption after suffering severe knee injuries between 1999 and 2001.
What was Ronaldinho's most famous moment in 2002?
Ronaldinho's signature moment was his sensational 40-yard free-kick that looped over England goalkeeper David Seaman in the 2–1 quarterfinal victory. He also assisted Rivaldo's equalizer in the same match before receiving a red card.
Who was Brazil's goalkeeper during the 2002 World Cup?
Marcos was Brazil's starting goalkeeper throughout all seven matches in 2002, keeping clean sheets in the round of 16, semifinal, and final. He made multiple decisive saves against Oliver Neuville and Bernd Schneider in the final.
What are the player force ratings for Brazil 2002 in 7a0?
Ronaldo leads the Brazil 2002 squad with a 94 force rating, while Rivaldo and Ronaldinho both feature with ratings above 90. The overall squad achieves an average archive rating of 83 in the 7a0 database.
How can I draft the Brazil 2002 squad in the 7a0 game?
Roll the 2002 tournament edition or select Brazil in 7a0 to recruit players like Ronaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos into your starting XI. You can then test their tactical chemistry in the match simulation engine.
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.