2006
The first World Cup in Asia — and Ronaldo’s redemption with both goals.
How it unfolded
Football’s first trip to Asia, co-hosted and gloriously chaotic: holders France crashed out in the group stage without scoring a single goal, co-hosts South Korea stormed all the way to the semis, and a fully redeemed Ronaldo scored both goals in the final for Brazil’s record fifth crown.
Final standings
- 🥇🇧🇷Brazil1st
- 🥈🇩🇪Germany2nd
- 🥉🇹🇷Turkey3rd
- 4🇰🇷South Korea4th
Moments everyone remembers
- Ronaldo’s redemption — and co-hosts South Korea’s run to the semis.