1998 FIFA World Cup

1998 FIFA World Cup

Host Nation	France
Qualification Dates	March 10, 1996-November 29, 1997
Tournament Dates	June 10-July 12, 1998
Champion	France
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The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. France was chosen as the host nation by FIFA for the second time in the history of the tournament, defeating Morocco in the bidding process. It was the second time that France staged the competition (the first was in 1938) and the ninth time that it was held in Europe. Spanning 32 days, it is the longest World Cup tournament ever held.

Publications

Programs
Stage	Date	Teams	Venue
Qualifying	October 5, 1996	Wales vs. Netherlands	Cardiff Arms Park
Qualifying	October 9, 1996	England vs. Poland	Wembley Stadium
Qualifying	October 9, 1996	Estonia vs. Scotland	Kadriorg Stadium
Qualifying	November 9, 1996	Germany vs. Northern Ireland	Frankenstadion
Qualifying	December 14, 1996	Wales vs. Turkey	National Stadium
Qualifying	April 30, 1997	England vs. Georgia	Wembley Stadium
Qualifying	April 30, 1997	Sweden vs. Scotland	Ullevi
Qualifying	October 11, 1997	Italy vs. England	Stadio Olimpico
Qualifying	October 11, 1997	Scotland vs. Latvia	Celtic Park
Qualifying	October 11, 1997	Belgium vs. Wales	King Baudouin Stadium
Tournament	June 10-July 12, 1998	all	France