1998 world cup

 France was the host of this tournament and was held from June 10 to July 12. France hosted for the second time (1938) and at 32 days, the longest tournament so far. Was also the 9th time it was in Europe.  First tournament to have 32 teams. France won for the first time - the 7th to do so and 6th to win at home (Uruguay, Italy, England, West Germany, and Argentina). Croatia 🇭🇷, Jamaica 🇯🇲 Japan 🇯🇵 and South Africa 🇿🇦 debuted here. First to use hand held electronic signs (for substitutions and how many minutes of stoppage time).  First to use "golden goal" and up to 3 substitutions per game. Mascot was Footix - a soccer playing rooster. Ball was the Adidas Tricolore. Top two in each group advanced. Group A: Brazil, Norway, Morocco and Scotland. Group B: Italy, Chile, Austria and Cameroon. Group C: France, Denmark, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Group D: Nigeria, Paraguay, Spain and Bulgaria. Group E: Netherlands, Mexico, Belgium and South Korea. Group F: Germany, Yugoslavia, Iran and United States. Group G: Romania, England, Colombia and Tunisia. Group H: Argentina, Croatia, Jamaica and Japan. Round of 16: Brazil 4 Chile 1, Denmark 4 Nigeria 1, Netherlands 2 Yugoslavia 1, Argentina 2(4) England 2(3), Italy 1 Norway 0, France 1 Paraguay 0, Germany 2 Mexico 1 and Croatia 1 Romania 0. Quarterfinals; Brazil 3 Denmark 2, Netherlands 2 Argentina 1 France 0(4) Italy 0(3), Croatia 3 Germany 0. Semi finals: Brazil 1(4) Netherlands 1(2), France 2 Croatia 1. 3rd place: Croatia 2 Netherlands 1. Croatia has its highest result,  I believe until 2018. Final at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France 3 Brazil 0. France wins first title. Tomorrow  - 2002 Co hosted between Japan and South Korea. Here is the poster and mascot for this one.







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