A group-stage exit in 1998 had been a sobering lesson. Cameroon returned in 2002 with renewed purpose. Under Winfried Schäfer, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | -12 | 0 |
Cameroon found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 2 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Cameroon experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland, a hard-fought 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia, and a 0-2 defeat against Germany. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Cameroon's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Samuel Eto'o led Cameroon's attack with 1 goal at the 2002 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with M'Boma, both with 1.
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Suffo sent off vs Germany 7 cards in a single match vs Germany.
The tactical mind behind Cameroon's 2002 campaign. Leading Cameroon at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Schäfer.
Cameroon's campaign was marked by inconsistent form, with their narrow win against Saudi Arabia not enough to offset the back-to-back losses to Germany and Republic of Ireland. Winfried Schäfer's side struggled to find cohesion in a group filled with powerhouse teams.
