1998 FIFA World Cup — France.
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The 1998 FIFA World Cup was hosted by France (10 June – 12 July 1998) with 32 teams. Champion: France. The final was France 3–0 Brazil at Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Top scorer: Davor Šuker (6).
The story of 1998
The first 32-team World Cup. Hosts France won their first title, Zinedine Zidane scoring twice in the final. Ronaldo's mysterious pre-match fit remains one of football's great unsolved stories. Croatia, in their first World Cup, finished third with Davor Šuker as top scorer.
Edition facts
| Host | France |
| Dates | 10 June – 12 July 1998 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Format | Expanded to 32 teams |
| Champion | France |
| Runner-up | Brazil |
| Final | France 3–0 Brazil |
| Final venue | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
| Third place | Croatia |
| Top scorer | Davor Šuker (6) |
| Best player (Golden Ball) | Ronaldo |
| Official mascot | Footix |
| Official ball | Tricolore |
| Total attendance | 2,785,100 |
| Total goals | 171 |
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