Germany at the 2002 FIFA World Cup took control and Klose made it 2-0 shortly after. Germany finished the group top. Matches Final Group E Table Germany at the 2002 FIFA World Cup This article concerns the German national football team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Germany had to play against England, Finland, Albania and Greece, managed by fellow German Otto Rehhagel. It was not to be an easy group, so much so as only the first placed team could qualify automatically. The start was promising with four wins in a row, including a 1-0 win against England at Wembley. Since
2002 FIFA World Cup squads 2002 FIFA World Cup squads At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, each national association was required to name a squad of 23 players, expanded from 22 in previous tournaments. The players' ages, caps and clubs are as of 31 May 2002, the opening day of the tournament. Head coach: Morten Olsen Head coach: Roger Lemerre Head coach: Bruno Metsu Head coach: Víctor Púa Head coach: Cesare Maldini Head coach: Srečko Katanec Note: caps for Yugoslavia are not counted. Head coach: Jomo Sono Head coach: José Antonio Camacho Head coach: Luiz Felipe Scolari Head coach: Bora Milutinović Head coach: Alexandre Guimarães