Was there a World Cup in 1998?
The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national football teams. The finals tournament was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998….1998 FIFA World Cup.
| Coupe du Monde – France 98 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 10 June – 12 July |
| Teams | 32 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 10 (in 10 host cities) |
| Final positions |
What team was eliminated in the quarter finals against Netherlands in World Cup 1998?
In 1994 Netherlands was eliminated by Brazil in the quarter-finals, and in 1998 lost to Brazil in the semi-finals and Croatia in the third-place play-off.
Who won the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
Brazil national football team
2002 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Who won Ballon Dor 1999?
Rivaldo
The 1999 Ballon d’Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Rivaldo on 21 December 1999.
How many times has Holland won Euros?
The Netherlands national football team has appeared in ten UEFA European Championship tournaments. They first participated in 1976, and won the title in 1988.
Has Holland ever won the Euro?
The Dutch hold the record for playing the most World Cup finals without ever winning the tournament. They finished second in the 1974, 1978 and 2010 World Cups, losing to West Germany, Argentina and Spain respectively. They won the UEFA European Championship in 1988.
Where was the 1998 World Cup held?
The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national football teams. The finals tournament was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. The country was chosen as the host nation by FIFA for the second time in the history of the tournament, defeating Morocco in the bidding process.
Who faced Brazil in the 1998 World Cup Final?
^ Platini admits draw for 1998 World Cup was fixed so France faced Brazil in final Sky Sports. ^ a b “Players Facts & Figures: Eto’s the youngest, Leighton the oldest”. FIFA. 8 June 1998. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010.
Who awarded the 1998 World Cup to France?
^ “France awarded 1998 World Cup”. The Item. 2 July 1992. p. 3. Retrieved 15 July 2012. ^ “FIFA World Cup™ host announcement decision” (PDF). FIFA.
Was the 1998 World Cup draw fixed?
Archived from the original on 7 January 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2012. ^ Platini admits draw for 1998 World Cup was fixed so France faced Brazil in final Sky Sports. ^ a b “Players Facts & Figures: Eto’s the youngest, Leighton the oldest”.