Episode
Match of the Day: 31st May 2002: World Cup 2002
Overview
As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 38
- Episode
- Episode 43
- Air date
- 2002-05-31
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
31st May 2002: World Cup 2002 is Episode 43 in Season 2001/02 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2002-05-31. The runtime is 80 min.
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