This is the 16th article in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. Previously, we’ve looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 193 8, Uruguay in 1950 ...

A slot machine, a poll, golf and motor racing feature as FIFA highlights the stats behind France's conquering of their first FIFA World Cup in 1998. Sixty-eight years – that’s what it took France to ...

France lifted the World Cup for the first time in 1998, famously defeating Brazil on home soil in a final remembered as much for Ronaldo’s mysterious pre-kickoff disappearance as for the game itself.

Zidane’s stature in French football remains unmatched. As a player, he won the 1998 Ballon d’Or besides being the ⁠FIFA World ...

“I remember it like it was yesterday,” says Steve Sampson, his face breaking into a smile before spending his Friday morning reminiscing about what has frequently been described as the most ...

As one of Africa’s top footballing nations, much was expected of Bafana Bafana at their debut World Cup in France in 1998. Instead, South Africa’s campaign was marred by controversy – two players were ...