1998 FIFA World Cup
France

June 10 - July 12

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The 1998 FIFA World Cup was held in France from June 10 to July 12, 1998. France won the tournament, defeating Brazil in the final. Croatia finished in third place. The tournament featured 64 teams.

Winners
1st France
2nd Brazil
3rd Croatia
4th Netherlands

Awards
Golden Ball Ronaldo
Golden Boot Davor Šuker
Golden Glove Fabien Barthez
Young Player Michael Owen
Fair Play England
Fair Play France

Branding
World Cup 1998 logo
Official Emblem
World Cup 1998 mascot
Official Mascot
World Cup 1998 ball
Match Ball

Group Stage

Group A
Country Points
Brazil 6
Norway 5
Morocco 4
Scotland 1
Group B
Country Points
Italy 7
Chile 3
Austria 2
Cameroon 2
Group C
Country Points
France 9
Denmark 4
South Africa 2
Saudi Arabia 1
Group D
Country Points
Nigeria 6
Paraguay 5
Spain 4
Bulgaria 1
Group E
Country Points
Mexico 5
Netherlands 5
Belgium 3
South Korea 1
Group F
Country Points
Germany 7
Yugoslavia 7
Iran 3
United States 0
Group G
Country Points
Romania 7
England 6
Colombia 3
Tunisia 1
Group H
Country Points
Argentina 9
Croatia 6
Jamaica 3
Japan 0

Group A

Country Points
Brazil 6
Norway 5
Morocco 4
Scotland 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
BRA 2
SCT 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
MAR 2
NOR 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
SCT 1
NOR 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
BRA 3
MAR 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
SCT 0
MAR 3
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
BRA 1
NOR 2

Group B

Country Points
Italy 7
Chile 3
Austria 2
Cameroon 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
CMR 1
AUT 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ITA 2
CHL 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
CHL 1
AUT 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ITA 3
CMR 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ITA 2
AUT 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
CHL 1
CMR 1

Group C

Country Points
France 9
Denmark 4
South Africa 2
Saudi Arabia 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
SAU 0
DNK 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
FRA 3
ZAF 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
FRA 4
SAU 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ZAF 1
DNK 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
FRA 2
DNK 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ZAF 2
SAU 2

Group D

Country Points
Nigeria 6
Paraguay 5
Spain 4
Bulgaria 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
PRY 0
BGR 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ESP 2
NGA 3
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
NGA 1
BGR 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ESP 0
PRY 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ESP 6
BGR 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
NGA 1
PRY 3

Group E

Country Points
Mexico 5
Netherlands 5
Belgium 3
South Korea 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
NLD 0
BEL 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
KOR 1
MEX 3
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
NLD 5
KOR 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
BEL 2
MEX 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
BEL 1
KOR 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
NLD 2
MEX 2

Group F

Country Points
Germany 7
Yugoslavia 7
Iran 3
United States 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
SRB 1
IRN 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
DEU 2
USA 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
DEU 2
SRB 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
USA 1
IRN 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
DEU 2
IRN 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
USA 0
SRB 1

Group G

Country Points
Romania 7
England 6
Colombia 3
Tunisia 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ROU 1
COL 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ENG 2
TUN 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
COL 1
TUN 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ROU 2
ENG 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ROU 1
TUN 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
COL 0
ENG 2

Group H

Country Points
Argentina 9
Croatia 6
Jamaica 3
Japan 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
JAM 1
HRV 3
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ARG 1
JPN 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
JPN 0
HRV 1
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ARG 5
JAM 0
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
JPN 1
JAM 2
- PK - OT - REPLAY
Country Score
ARG 1
HRV 0

Knockout Stage

Round of 16

  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    BRA 4
    CHL 1
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    NGA 1
    DNK 4
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    NLD 2
    SRB 1
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    ARG 2 (4)
    ENG 2 (3)
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    ITA 1
    NOR 0
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    FRA 1
    PRY 0
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    DEU 2
    MEX 1
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    ROU 0
    HRV 1

Quarterfinals

  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    BRA 3
    DNK 2
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    NLD 2
    ARG 1
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    ITA 0 (3)
    FRA 0 (4)
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    DEU 0
    HRV 3

Semifinals

  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    BRA 1 (4)
    NLD 1 (2)
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    FRA 2
    HRV 1

Finals

  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    BRA 0
    FRA 3
  • - PK - OT - REPLAY
    Country Score
    NLD 1
    HRV 2
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