Oliver Kahn Ukraine, and Kahn remained as Germany's number one for the upcoming Cup. Kahn was named the best goalkeeper in the world by IFFHS for the second time in his career. Despite Germany's comparatively low expectations when for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the team advanced to the finals; Kahn conceded only three goals in the course of the competition, two of which were in the Final. Playing the final match with torn ligaments in his right ring finger, Kahn conceded the first goal by fumbling a rebounded shot from Rivaldo to the feet of striker Ronaldo in the 67th minute.
Shao Kahn messages to his past self using his broken talisman. The talisman periodically informs the younger Raiden of his progress in preventing Armageddon. As Shao Kahn invades Earthrealm, Raiden decides not to stop Kahn's attempts to merge Earth with Outworld. Kahn pummels a surrendering Raiden until the Elder Gods, enraged by Shao Kahn's violation of Mortal Kombat rules, empower Raiden which allows him to kill the emperor. While this averts the timeline leading to Armageddon while restoring Earthrealm, "Mortal Kombat X" reveals that Mileena succeeded Shao Kahn in ruling Outworld before she is overthrown by Kotal Kahn. Shao Kahn will appear