1998 Final Heartbreak
France's first World Cup triumph, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the 1998 final.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup final was held on 12 July at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, where host nation France defeated defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first title.
Quick Facts
- Event
- 1998 FIFA World Cup Final
- Date
- July 12, 1998
- Venue
- Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Opponent
- France
- Scoreline
- 0–3 (France wins)
- Key figure
- Ronaldo Nazário
- Manager
- Mário Zagallo
Lore & Background
Brazil entered the final as defending champions, having won the 1994 World Cup. In the 1998 final, Brazil failed to score, losing 3–0 to France.
Reader's Guide
The tournament featured 32 teams for the first time, with 64 matches played across 10 stadiums. France became the seventh nation to win the World Cup and the sixth to win on home soil.
Did You Know?
- France remains the most recent team to win the World Cup on home soil through 2026.
- The 1998 final was the first World Cup final to use golden goal rules, though no golden goal was scored.
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