1998 FIFA World Cup Final 1998 FIFA World Cup Final The 1998 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match that was played on 12 July 1998 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis to determine the winner 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
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) away goals rule." "Guatemala won 3-1 on aggregate." "Panama won 6-2 on aggregate." The "United States" and "Costa Rica" advanced to the final round. "Guatemala" played their home games in Los Angeles and San Salvador instead of at home due to FIFA stadium standards. "Canada" and "El Salvador" advanced to the final round. Cuba played all their matches away from home. "Jamaica" and "Mexico" advanced to the final round. The following three teams from CONCACAF qualified for the final tournament. 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, CONCACAF zone ran from March 1996 to November