Contemporary · South America · Culture
2002
Brazil wins fifth World Cup
June 30, 2002
Ronaldo, redeemed after his mysterious collapse in the 1998 final four years earlier, scored twice in Yokohama as Brazil beat Germany to win its record fifth World Cup. The samba football of Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo briefly reminded everyone what attacking joy looked like. It would be Brazil's last men's title for a long time.
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