Rivaldo scored five goals at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
The Brazilian attacking midfielder scored five times during the tournament in South Korea and Japan. His goals helped Brazil reach the final, where the team defeated Germany 2–0 to win its fifth World Cup. Rivaldo was a key part of Brazil’s famous attacking trio with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
Rivaldo scored in matches against Turkey, Costa Rica, Belgium, and England. His goal against England came in the quarter-final, although the match is especially remembered for Ronaldinho’s long-range free kick that helped Brazil win 2–1. Rivaldo also scored twice against Costa Rica in the group stage.
The wording can cause confusion because Rivaldo scored five goals in one World Cup tournament, not five goals in a single match. Across his World Cup career, he scored eight goals in total: three at the 1998 tournament and five in 2002. Brazil’s 2002 victory completed an unbeaten campaign and secured the country’s record fifth title at the time.