France 1998

World Cup 1998 - Triumph owners.XVI championships were held in France. Lasting from 10 June to 12 July. First time in the history of participation in the final championship tournament has 32 teams. Favorite Brazil championships were, they were up to the finals, they played very well, although a couple of times they were close fall. In Brazil played the semi-final with Holland, was a very dramatic game, after regulate time, and extra time was 1:1. It was not until after the criminal Brazil to enjoy the victory. In the 2-second semi-final teams satrapy France and Croatia. The hosts of the tournament were the favorite and won the match 2:1 to, after two Goals Lilliana Thurama, the French defender, who provided the final to France. In the 3rd place match of the tournament Croatia, sensation sprang another surprise defeating Dutch 2:1. The finale was better than Brazil to France, winning 3:0 and to show that it is, however, they were the best. King shooters championships were Croat Davor Šuker-6 goals. Championships was the best Brazilian player Ronaldo, but which completely failed in the final. In 64 championship matches played, 171 goals shots giving a 2.67 goal per game.