France beats Brazil 3-0 to win 1998 World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 1998 : Brazil France
World Cup 1998 : Brazil 0-3 France 12/07/1998

SAINT DENIS, Jul. 12, 1998 (AMP) — France 98 : France claimed the FIFA World Cup crown with a 3-0 win against Brazil (halftime: 2-0) in the final on Sunday night at the Stade de France in Saint Denis.

Zinédine Zidane scored dual goals

France dominated the first half thanks to goals from Zidane ('27, '45). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Frenchs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Petit in stoppage time.

Fixtures and Results : Second Phase

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Overview

Brazil at the World Cup

  • 4 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994)
  • 16 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994) Runners-up (1950) Third Place (1938, 1978) Fourth Place (1974)

France at the World Cup

  • 10 appearances (first in 1930)
  • 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
  • Statistics: Third Place (1958, 1986) Fourth Place (1982)
1998 World Cup Poster
Brazil
0:3
France
0:3 (0:2)
  • 12 July 1998
  • 21:00
  • Saint Denis

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