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Zidane's Two Headers
Zinedine Zidane scored two identical headers in the final against Brazil (3-0), delivering France their first-ever World Cup title on home soil.
⚽ All Goal Scorers
Golden Boot: Davor Šuker| # | Player | Country | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davor Šuker | Croatia | 6 |
| 2 | Gabriel Batistuta | Argentina | 5 |
| 2 | Christian Vieri | Italy | 5 |
| 4 | Ronaldo | Brazil | 4 |
| 4 | Luis Hernández | Mexico | 4 |
| 4 | Marcelo Salas | Chile | 4 |
| 7 | Thierry Henry | France | 3 |
| 7 | Dennis Bergkamp | Netherlands | 3 |
| 7 | Bebeto | Brazil | 3 |
| 7 | Rivaldo | Brazil | 3 |
| 7 | Oliver Bierhoff | Germany | 3 |
| 7 | Jürgen Klinsmann | Germany | 3 |
| 13 | Zinedine Zidane | France | 2 |
| 13 | Emmanuel Petit | France | 2 |
| 13 | Lilian Thuram | France | 2 |
| 13 | Michael Owen | England | 2 |
| 13 | Patrick Kluivert | Netherlands | 2 |
| 13 | Ariel Ortega | Argentina | 2 |
| 13 | Brian Laudrup | Denmark | 2 |
| 20 | Zvonimir Boban | Croatia | 1 |
| 20 | David Beckham | England | 1 |
Top 5 Historic Moments
History Made at France 1998
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The Ronaldo Mystery
Brazil's Ronaldo suffered a mysterious seizure hours before the final. Initially left off the teamsheet, he played poorly as France won 3-0. The incident remains one of football's great mysteries.
3
Croatia's Fairytale
In only their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia finished third. Davor Šuker won the Golden Boot with 6 goals, including a famous chip against Germany in the quarterfinals.
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Bergkamp's Wondergoal
Dennis Bergkamp scored one of the greatest World Cup goals - a stunning first touch and finish against Argentina in the quarterfinals (2-1), voted Goal of the Tournament.
5
Michael Owen Announces Himself
18-year-old Michael Owen's incredible solo goal against Argentina made him an instant star, despite England's penalty shootout defeat featuring Beckham's infamous red card.
FIFA World Cup 1998 France - Complete Player Statistics
The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France was a tournament of drama and unforgettable moments. Host nation France won their first World Cup with Zinedine Zidane scoring twice in a 3-0 final victory over Brazil. Davor Šuker won the Golden Boot with 6 goals as Croatia reached the semifinals in their debut.
Top Scorers Breakdown
Šuker's 6 goals included strikes against Jamaica, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands. Gabriel Batistuta and Christian Vieri finished with 5 goals each. Ronaldo scored 4 goals despite his strange final performance, winning the Golden Ball as best player.
Assist Leaders Analysis
Five players shared the top spot with 3 assists each: Youri Djorkaeff (France), Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands), Ronaldo (Brazil), Juan Sebastián Verón (Argentina), and Brian Laudrup (Denmark).
Award Winners
- Golden Boot: Davor Šuker (Croatia) - 6 goals
- Golden Ball: Ronaldo (Brazil) - Best Player
- Golden Glove: Fabien Barthez (France) - Best Goalkeeper
- Best Young Player: Michael Owen (England)
Tournament Legacy
France 1998 featured a record 171 goals across 64 matches (2.67 per game) - a record that stood until 2014. The tournament saw the first use of the golden goal rule in the World Cup and is remembered for iconic goals from Bergkamp, Owen, and Šuker, plus the mystery surrounding Ronaldo's final performance.