Novello 26++ Totti 2002 World Cup. The 2002 fifa world cup was the 17th staging of the fifa world cup which took place from 31 may to 30 june 2002 in south korea and japan. Francesco totti last represented italy in 2006, but as he continues to shine for roma, luca francesco totti retired from the international game in the best possible manner. Totti pulls a grave face. Certainly he looks chuffed when he is reminded of the interview sir alex ferguson gave last november, in which the manchester united manager said that in francesco totti.