Turkey

1 Major Tournaments Covered

FIFA World Cup Classics Jun 4, 2002
Turkey LOSS
1 - 2
Brazil

AI INSIGHT Brazil secured a 2-1 victory over Turkey with goals from Ronaldo and a controversial late Rivaldo penalty after Hasan Şaş initially put the underdogs ahead. The match became infamous for officiating controversies, including a penalty awarded for a foul outside the box and Rivaldo's theatrical simulation that resulted in a Turkish red card. This opening win launched Brazil's perfect run to their fifth world title, while Turkey famously recovered to finish third in the tournament.