2002 FIFA World Cup Group B
Play in Group B of the 2002 FIFA World Cup completed on June 11, 2002. Spain won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Paraguay. South Africa tied with Paraguay, but the second place was defined over goals scored. Slovenia also failed to advance.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 9 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Slovenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 |
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