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Korea/ Japan 2002
The first World Cup to be hosted in Asia, the tournament turned out some surprises.
Favourites Argentina and holders France didn't even make it out of the Group Stages. England were knocked out in the Quarter Finals by an in-form Brazil.
David Beckham is pictured consoling David Seaman after he missed a Ronaldinho goal.
Brazil went onto win the Tournament under 'Big Phil' Scolari. The tournament was mired by bizare and poor referring decisions and FIFA ruled that from now on only professional referees would be allowed to take part.