The 2002 World Cup: scoring records - Names and Numbers - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included

Soccer Digest, August-Sept, 2002

Most goals, team

Team                    Goals

Brazil                     18

Most goals per game, team

Team                      GPG

Brazil                   2.57

Fewest goals allowed, team

Team           Goals conceded

Argentina                   2

Fewest goals allowed per game, team

Team                      GPG

Germany                  0.43

Worst goals-against average, team

Team                      GAA

Saudi Arabia             4.00

Highest scoring match

8 goals, Germany over Saudi Arabia, 8-0, Group E
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Most one-sided game

8 goals, Germany over Saudi Arabia, 8-0, Group E
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Shutouts, team

Team                 Shutouts

Germany                     5

Quickest goal scored

Time   Scorer          Team   Opponent

0:10   Hakan Sukur   Turkey   S. Korea

Most goals, player

Player                 Country   GP   G

1. Ronaldo             Brazil     7   8
2. Miroslav Klose      Germany    7   5
3. Rivaldo             Brazil     7   5
4. Jon Dahl Tomasson   Denmark    4   4
5. Christian Vieri     Italy      4   4

Most assists, player

Player                 Country   GP   Asst.

1. Michael Ballack     Germany    6     6
2. David Beckham       England    5     3
3. De Pedro            Spain      5     3
4. Christian Ziege     Germany    5     3
5. Ronaldinho          Brazil     6     3