The History of the World Cups: France '98

Overview

France '98 was the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 32 participating nations, which spurred an attacking style of soccer that increased the number of goals per game. It was a World Cup full of surprises, such as the formidable Croatian team that finished in third place, Spain’s early exit in the first round, and the absence of Brazilian magic from a team that had been considered invincible. Relive the excitement of the best of soccer and France ’98.

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Cast

Davor Šuker

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Zinédine Zidane

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Luis Hernández

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Ronaldo

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Gabriel Batistuta

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Ariel Ortega

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José Luis Chilavert

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Lilian Thuram

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Roberto Baggio

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Jürgen Klinsmann

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