1998 FIFA World Cup

The 16th FIFA World Cup, held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998, ended with host nation France defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final.

1998 FIFA World Cup final: The final match in which France defeated Brazil 3–0 at the Stade de France. The tournament’s outcome was decided by France’s victory over Brazil.
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification: The continental qualifying competitions that determined most teams entering the 1998 World Cup. Qualification supplied the 32 teams competing in France.
France: A country in Western Europe whose capital is Paris. France hosted the tournament and its national team won the title.
France national football team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup: France’s campaign to win the 1998 World Cup on home soil. The victory became a defining achievement for the national team.
France national football team: France’s national association football team, representing the country in international competition. France won its first men’s World Cup as host nation.
1998 FIFA World Cup knockout stage: The single-elimination rounds of the 1998 tournament, from the round of 16 through the final. After the group stage, teams had to win each match to advance.
1998 FIFA World Cup bids: The competing proposals to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup, awarded to France in 1992. The bidding process explains how France became the host.
1998 FIFA World Cup third-place match: The match in which Croatia defeated the Netherlands 2–1 to finish third. Croatia’s bronze medal marked a striking debut on the World Cup stage.
Brazil national football team: Brazil’s national association football team, representing the country in international competition. Brazil entered as defending champion but lost the final.
1998 FIFA World Cup group stage: The opening phase in which 32 teams played in eight groups of four. Group standings determined which 16 teams reached the knockout rounds.

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