The first time the FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by two different countries was in 2002. The tournament took place in South Korea and Japan, marking a significant milestone in the history of the World Cup. The decision to have dual hosts was made to showcase the global nature of the competition and to promote unity and collaboration between the two nations. The tournament saw 32 teams from around the world competing in various cities across South Korea and Japan. Ultimately, it was Brazil who emerged victorious, securing their fifth World Cup title by defeating Germany in the final match held at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan.