How far did the US National Team get in the 2002 World Cup in Japan/Korea?
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Lost 1-0 to Germany in the quarter finals. Dominated most of the game but couldn't beat Oliver Kahn.
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Consistent play, comprehensive preparations and a slew of talented players – many of whom helped see them through to the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan 2002 – ensured the United States can look forward to a fifth consecutive appearance on the world's biggest stage at Germany 2006. \nGone are the days when the North American nation was derided as a second-tier footballing side, and coach Bruce Arena has his team believing that their capricious mix of young talents such as DaMarcus Beasley and Landon Donovan and wily old campaigners like Brian McBride and Claudio Reyna could be enough to see off the world's best. \n\nArena's Americans reached the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ with three matches still to play in the final round of North, Central American and Caribbean qualifying. And even with a loss late in the campaign to fellow qualifiers Costa Rica, the USA still finished top of the regional pack for the first time in their history. \n\nWith only one loss in their opening six final round matches, the US needed a win at home against arch-rivals Mexico on 3 September 2005 to book their place and a capacity crowd in Columbus, Ohio roared on the Stars and Stripes in one of the most colourful atmospheres ever seen at a football game in the United States. \n\nGoals from Steve Ralston and Beasley saw the Americans defeat their neighbours to the south and kick off wild celebrations in and around Crew Stadium in the heart of the Midwest. "You'll look at it and say it's real easy and it's a breeze. But it's not a breeze. It's very difficult," Arena said of their qualifying campaign. \n\n"I remember back to our first game in this round away in Trinidad and every game has been difficult, but I think our experiences over the last four years have positioned us to be successful, and our guys know how to win in big games." \n\nIn their three remaining qualifiers Arena – who has been coach since 1998 – took the opportunity to experiment with an eye on the finals in Germany. "The goal is 2006 and I need to look at everybody I can," Arena said after the final qualifier, a 2-0 win over Panama in Boston in which Taylor Twellman and Kyle Martino scored their first international goals. \n\nAfter reaching the semi-finals of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, the USA's fortunes were decidedly less impressive for a long time, but they have been on an upward trajectory of late. After nearly a half century without reaching the finals (from 1950 to 1990) the States finally returned to the big stage at Italia 90. After reaching the second round as hosts four years later, they finishing last in their group at France 1998, but came out flying at Korea/Japan 2002. \n\nLed by Donovan, Reyna and McBride, the Americans beat Portugal in their opener before knocking out Mexico in the second round to reach the quarter-finals where they lost to Germany. With a host of new players and the old guard from Korea/Japan still largely intact, the USA will be keen to improve on their performance of 2002 when they arrive in Hamburg – the German city they have selected as their home base – in the summer of 2006. \n\nFounded 1913 \nAffiliated 1913 \nWC participations 7 (1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002) \nWC honours Semi-final 1930, Quarter-final 2002 \nContinental Titles Gold Cup (1991, 2002), Pan American champions (1991) \nFacts\n\n\nIn recent years the United States have emerged as a force to be reckoned with, qualifying for the last four FIFA World Cup finals. The Americans reached the quarter-finals at Korea/Japan '02, losing narrowly to the eventual runners-up Germany.\n\n\nThe USA reached the semi-finals of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, although only 13 teams took part. Argentina ended American hopes with a 6-1 win.\n\n\nIn 1948, the USA suffered their worst defeat, when they lost 11-0 to Norway in Oslo. Their best result came in 1993 when they beat the Cayman Islands 8-1, watched
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2008, 2 yrs after the world cup or before
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The didnt qualify for this world cup!!!!
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Ronaldinho's against England in 2002
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Never happened, this is the first time they qualified (2006).\nThey came close to qualifying in 1990, when they lost the decisive match at home to the USA. Paul Caliguri scored close to the end of the game.
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in Mexico 1986. they have played 3 games. all 3 lost with France 0-1, Hungary 0-2 and U.S.S.R. 0-2. this was they first and last world cup event for Canada!
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June 30th 2002, Yokohama \nBrasil 2 Germany 0 (Both goals from Ronaldo Luis Nazzario de Lima)\n\nPlayer of the Tournament (awarded by FIFA): Oliver Kahn (Germany)
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Ronaldo 67', 79' on June 30, 2002, in the final Brasil - Germany 2-0
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The U.S. has had 6 appearances in the World Cup.  The best finish was in 1930 when the U.S. reached the semifinals.
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Brazil were the winners of the 2002 World Cup, defeating Germany 2-0 in the final with 2 goals from Ronaldo.
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Let's keep it very simple. US 94 they did not qualify, France 98 it was at home (they did not have to eliminate), Japan-Korea 2002 well come back to reality, eliminatory rounds for 2006 they had problems to qualify (still in reality) so chances to win?? lets stay in reality almost none.
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Republic of Korea man. They have 5 guys that scored in the 2002 World Cup and 10 players overall coming back from that tournament including the captain and goalkeeper Woon-Jae Lee. If they play to the best of their ability they can beat both Switzerland and Togo and advance to the Round of 16. If they don't play to the best of their ability, I'd look out for the USA or Japan.
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2002 where brazil needed went through qualifying round.
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I'd prefer to know the USA TEAM!!!!!!!!
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USA 1994, Boston - Foxboro Stadium, Argentina  - Nigeria 2:1
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BRAZIL qualified for Korea/Japan 2002 by finishing third behind ARGENTINA & ECUADOR in their South American group which contains all South American teams. they qualified on the last qualifying match day beating VENEZUELA 3-0. \n\nhere are their qualifying match results:\n\nCONMEBOL - South American Group\n28.03.2000 - COLOMBIA 0-0 BRAZIL\n26.04.2000 - BRAZIL 3-2 ECUADOR\n04.06.2000 - PERU 0-1 BRAZIL\n28.06.2000 - BRAZIL 1-1 URUGUAY\n18.07.2000 - PARAGUAY 2-1 BRAZIL\n26.07.2000 - BRAZIL 3-1 ARGENTINA\n15.08.2000 - CHILE 3-0 BRAZIL\n03.09.2000 - BRAZIL 5-0 BOLIVIA\n08.10.2000 - VENEZUELA 0-6 BRAZIL\n15.11.2000 - BRAZIL 1-0 COLOMBIA\n28.03.2001 - ECUADOR 1-0 BRAZIL\n25.04.2001 - BRAZIL 1-1 PERU\n01.07.2001 - URUGUAY 1-0 BRAZIL\n15.08.2001 - BRAZIL 2-0 PARAGUAY\n05.09.2001 - ARGENTINA 2-1 BRAZIL\n07.10.2001 - BRAZIL 2-0 CHILE\n07.11.2001 - BOLIVIA 3-1 BRAZIL\n14.11.2001 - BRAZIL 3-0 VENEZUELA