The Worst Performing World Cup Host Nations—Ranked

Here are the five worst performing host nations in World Cup history.

LEGACY: The iconic 2002 World Cup run that set the benchmark for American soccer

As part of GOAL's LEGACY series, we look back at how the 2002 World Cup came to shape American soccer thanks to the USMNT's ...
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2002 FIFA World Cup

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from 2002 FIFA World Cup World Cup 2002 is the official game of the 17th FIFA World Cup, held in Korea and Japan between May 31 and June 30. It is based on the ...

How the ‘original Teboho Mokoena’ made his mark for Bafana Bafana at the 2002 World Cup

Before today’s Teboho Mokoena starred for Bafana Bafana, another by the same name scored at the 2002 World Cup. This story revisits his moment on the global stage and how history is set to repeat ...

The Worst World Cup Teams Ever—Ranked

Here, Sports Illustrated looks back at some of the worst—and most disappointing—teams ever to appear at the World Cup. France ...

Where are they now? – Revisiting Bafana Bafana’s class of 2002

Four years after their historic debut in 1998, South Africa returned to the World Cup stage in 2002. Led by Lucas Radebe, the ...

2026 World Cup - Senegal: "France is a wonderful draw," says Mamadou Niang

World Cup - Senegal: "France is a wonderful draw," says Mamadou NiangWith the 2026 World Cup draw pitting France against Senegal next summer, Mamadou Niang has shared his thoughts on the ...