Who was the runner up of the 1998 World Cup?
Brazil
1998 FIFA World Cup
| Coupe du Monde – France 98 | |
|---|---|
| Champions | France (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Brazil |
| Third place | Croatia |
| Fourth place | Netherlands |
Did Ronaldo play in the 1998 World Cup?
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament, helping Brazil reach the final where he suffered a convulsive fit hours before kick-off. He won the 2002 FIFA World Cup where he starred in a front three with Ronaldinho and Rivaldo.
Where did England finish 1998?
In their final group game, England defeated Colombia 2–0 in the decisive match, thanks to goals from midfielders Darren Anderton and David Beckham. England finished second in Group G, which saw them qualify for the last 16 phase, and play the winner of 1998 FIFA World Cup Group H, Argentina.
Who won the Golden Boot in 1998 World Cup?
Ronaldo Davor
World Cup Award Winners
| Year | Golden Ball | Golden Boot |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ronaldo | Davor Suker |
| 1994 | Romario | Oleg Salenko Hristo Stoichkov |
| 1990 | Salvatore Schillaci | Salvatore Schillaci |
| 1986 | Diego Maradona | Gary Lineker |
Who was the captain of France in 1998 World Cup?
Didier Deschamps
It was a privilege to captain that team.” Didier Deschamps on captaining the France team that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Who owns Real Valladolid?
Ronaldo
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Who missed the penalty in 98?
Ince
World Cup 1998: Argentina 2-2 England AET (Argentina won 4-3 on penalties)
| Argentina penalty takers | England penalty takers |
|---|---|
| Berti scored | Shearer scored |
| Crespo missed | Ince missed |
| Veron scored | Merson scored |
| Gallardo scored | Owen scored |
Who played England in 1998?
| No. Name | Age | Capts |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Seaman, David A. | 34 | 0 |
| 2. Campbell, Sulzeer J. | 23 | 0 |
| 3. Le Saux, Graeme P. | 29 | 0 |
| 4. Ince, Paul E.C. | 30 | 7 |
Did Paul Ince miss a penalty for England?
Ince was fouled for a penalty which gave England the lead and helped them towards a 4–1 win; he also picked up a yellow card which rendered him unavailable for the quarter final against Spain, so David Platt replaced him in a match England won in a penalty shoot-out.
Who was in the final of the 1998 FIFA World Cup?
The final was contested by Brazil, who were the defending champions having won the previous FIFA World Cup four years earlier in 1994, and the host nation France, who had reached the final of the tournament for the first time. France won the match 3–0 to claim the World Cup for the first time, with the timing of the match two days…
How did France qualify for the World Cup in 1998?
France, the hosts, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition between 49 teams. The 49 teams were divided into nine groups, four groups of six teams and five groups of five teams. The teams would play against each other on a home-and-away basis. The group winners would qualify.
Where did the World Cup draw take place in 1998?
The qualification draw for the 1998 World Cup finals took place in the Musée du Louvre, Paris on 12 December 1995. As tournament hosts, France was exempt from the draw as was defending champion Brazil. 174 teams from six confederations participated, 24 more than in the previous round.
Who are the past champions of the FIFA World Cup?
Italy and Germany have four titles. Current champion France, along with past champions Uruguay and Argentina, have two titles each, while England and Spain have one each. The team that wins the finals receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy, and their name is engraved on the bottom side of the trophy.