Who was France captain in 1998 World Cup?

Midfielder Didier Deschamps captained the France national football team to victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.

Who was France 1998 World Cup hero?

France's win was their first World Cup title, as they became the seventh different nation to win the tournament. Zidane was named the man of the match, while Ronaldo was awarded the Golden Ball as FIFA's outstanding player of the tournament.

Who did France line up in the 1998 World Cup final?

Here are the starting lineups for the World Cup final at the Stade de France: France -- Barthez, Thuram, Desailly, Leboeuf, Lizarazu, Karembeu, Deschamps, Zidane, Petit, Djorkaeff, Guivarc'h. Brazil -- Taffarel, Cafu, Aldair, Junior Baiano, Roberto Carlos, Dunga, Cesar Sampaio, Leonardo, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Bebeto.

Who was in the France 98 squad?

Who did France play in 1998 what happened?

The tournament was won by host country France, who beat defending champions Brazil 3–0 in the final.

France 1998 | A History Of The World Cup

Who was the captain of the 1998 World Cup winner?

This day, that year: Didier Deschamps captains France to first World Cup title in 1998.

Why was 1998 an important year in France?

France Wins 1998 World Cup in France. The 16th FIFA World Cup began during June of 1998 and was held in France. A total of 32 teams qualified for the tournament and the matches were held across ten different cities in the country. During the 64 matches a total of 165 goals were scored.

Who was the best player in France 98?

The 1998 FIFA World Player of the Year award was won by Zinedine Zidane. The ceremony was held at the Teatro Nacional de Catalunya, in Barcelona on February 1, 1999. 132 national team coaches, based on the current FIFA Men's World Ranking were chosen to vote.

Who was the best French player in 1998?

Here, we look at the 1998 edition, won by France on their home turf. Captained by Didier Deschamps and headlined by Zinedine Zidane, Les Bleus claimed the cup by destroying Brazil 3-0 in the Final at the Stade de France.

Who won the Golden Boot in France 98?

Davor Šuker | Golden Shoe Award | 1998 FIFA World Cup France™

Who was France top scorer 1998 World Cup?

Who were the favorites in 1998 World Cup?

Led by superstar striker Ronaldo, four time World Cup winner Brazil entered France '98 as the favorite and defending champion.

Did the US qualify for the 1998 World Cup?

Mexico, the United States, and Jamaica qualified to the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada were eliminated.

Who was the youngest player for France in 98 World Cup?

Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon - 17 years and 98 days

He made his debut in Cameroon's 3-0 loss to Italy in the 1998 FIFA World Cup group stage match in France.

Who was France missing in World Cup?

Some of France's major absentees due to injury include Paul Pogba and N'golo Kante, magnificent midfield duo and pillars of the 2018 team, backup goalkeeper and Hugo Lloris's successor, Mike Maignan, talented forward Christopher Nkunku, centre-back and leader, Presnel Kimpembe, youngsters Boubacar Kamara and Weseley ...

Who scored the most goals for France at World Cups?

Mbappe has now scored nine World Cup goals in 15 appearances, one more than Pele who previously held the record for most goals in the men's competition before turning 24.

Who is the best French football players of all time?

Who was the best French tennis player?

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, Gilles Simon, and Gaël Monfils are the three most successful male French tennis players. Each has won over ten titles and achieved a top ten ranking, so they're easily the most famous and recognizable names.

Is France still a Catholic country?

Catholicism as a state religion

Catholicism is the largest religion in France. During the pre-1789 Ancien Régime, France was traditionally considered the Church's eldest daughter, and the King of France always maintained close links to the Pope. However, the "Gallicanism" policy meant that the king selected bishops.

Who was France's first black player?

In the first half of the 20th century, French sides RC Lens and AS Saint-Etienne were built around mining communities, comprising Polish and Italian immigrants while Raoul Diagne of Senegalese descent became France's first Black player at the 1938 World Cup.