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1998 in France
Explore 40 historical events and records for France in 1998.
Historical records for France in 1998
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May
First Premier League Crown with Arsenal
Wenger secured his first English league championship when Arsenal defeated Everton 4-0 at Highbury, completing a dramatic pursuit of Manchester United.
1998 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United.
July
1998 Semi-Final Brace
Scores both France goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over Croatia.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Bixente Lizarazu
Bixente Lizarazu maintained defensive balance on the left as France’s midfield and attack controlled the match against Brazil.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps captained France to a 3–0 win over Brazil and lifted the country’s first men’s World Cup trophy.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Lilian Thuram
Lilian Thuram defended the right flank as France prevented the Brazilian forwards from scoring in the Paris final.
1998 FIFA World Cup Final - Youri Djorkaeff
Youri Djorkaeff supported France’s attacking play and set-piece routines as the hosts established a decisive first-half lead.
1998 Final Third Goal
Scores France's third goal in stoppage time of the World Cup final.
Two Headers in World Cup Final
Scores two headed goals as France defeat Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Fabien Barthez keeps Brazil scoreless throughout the 1998 final, providing the defensive foundation for France's first world title.
World Cup Winner
Laurent Blanc misses the 1998 final because of a semi-final suspension. His central defensive performances in earlier matches nevertheless form an important part of France’s first World Cup triumph.
World Cup Winner
Didier Deschamps captains France to its first World Cup triumph after a 3-0 final victory over Brazil on home soil.
World Cup Winner
Youri Djorkaeff links midfield with attack during France’s historic 1998 campaign. He starts the final and contributes clever movement that unsettles the Brazilian defence.
World Cup Winner
Thierry Henry scores three goals during France’s 1998 World Cup run while still a young forward. He remains on the bench for the final but joins the nation’s first world championship squad.
World Cup Winner
Aimé Jacquet leads France through the 1998 tournament and engineers a convincing defeat of defending champion Brazil in the final.
World Cup Winner
Christian Karembeu provides defensive midfield cover in France’s 1998 World Cup campaign. His tactical discipline helps balance a side containing several outstanding creative players.
World Cup Winner
Bixente Lizarazu defends France’s left flank with composure during the 1998 final against Brazil. He supports the hosts’ counterattacks and helps complete a 3-0 win.
World Cup Winner
Emmanuel Petit scores France's third goal against Brazil in stoppage time, sealing a 3-0 triumph at the Stade de France.
World Cup Winner
Lilian Thuram starts at right-back as France defeat Brazil in the 1998 final. His two semi-final goals against Croatia were instrumental in taking the hosts to the title match.
World Cup Winner
Patrick Vieira enters the final as a substitute and assists Emmanuel Petit’s stoppage-time goal in 1998. The Arsenal midfielder helps France close a landmark 3-0 victory over Brazil.
World Cup Winner
Zinedine Zidane scores two first-half headers against Brazil to put France in firm control of its first World Cup final victory.
August
Arsenal Charity Shield over Manchester United
Wenger managed Arsenal to a 3-0 victory against Manchester United in the FA Charity Shield, reinforcing the club’s standing after its domestic Double.
Large Hadron Collider Civil Engineering
Authorizes French civil-engineering work needed for Large Hadron Collider construction on the French side of the CERN site.
Other events (month unknown)
1998 Championship Playmaking
Directs Juventus's attacking midfield as the team retains the Italian championship in 1997-98, combining close control with inventive passing.
1st Atlantic Swim
1st person to swim the Atlantic, 72 days
Arsenal Completes First Wenger Double
Arsène Wenger combined the Premier League championship with an FA Cup win over Newcastle United in his first full season.
Arsenal FA Cup Breakthrough for Wenger
The trophy goes to Arsenal as Wenger's side overcome Newcastle United by 2-0.
Arsenal First Wenger Double
Arsenal completed the 1997-98 league and FA Cup Double in Wenger’s first full season, pairing the Premier League title with the cup victory over Newcastle United.
International Caps
Keeps a clean sheet against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final and provides a secure last line of defence.
International Caps
Starts the 1998 World Cup final for France and helps protect the hosts' lead before being sent off in the second half.
International Caps
Scores France's third goal in the 1998 World Cup final to seal a 3-0 victory over Brazil.
International Caps
Plays an essential defensive role in France's 1998 World Cup-winning side after scoring twice in the semi-final against Croatia.
International Caps
Heads two goals for France against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, helping the hosts claim their first title.
Neptune Ring Arcs Ground Imaging
Adaptive-optics observations obtain direct ground-based images of Neptune's ring arcs.
Premier League Championship
Nicolas Anelka wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and emerges as a dangerous young striker with pace and important goals.
Premier League Championship
Emmanuel Petit wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and forms an influential midfield partnership with Patrick Vieira in his first season at the club.
Premier League Championship
Patrick Vieira wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and brings physical authority and ball-winning ability to Arsenal's central midfield.
Premier League Championship
Arsene Wenger wins the 1997/98 Premier League championship with Arsenal and guides Arsenal to the Premier League title in his first full season and completes a domestic league-and-cup double.
Wenger Wins First English League Title
Arsène Wenger won the Premier League with Arsenal and became one of the first foreign managers to guide a club to the English top flight title.
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