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The 1998 World Cup was held in France, and had an expanded format featuring 32 teams.
The 1998 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match that was played on 12 July 1998 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis to determine the winner of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
In 1998, Zidane won the European Player Of The Year award (the Ballon d'Or).