The FIFA World Cup, held in France, was one in which Brazil was the favorite. That is not to say that the hosts, France, were discounted, but for them, a World Cup had never been won (at that time).

The shirt won by Brazilian striker Ronaldo in the 1998 World Cup final and a lock of Diego Maradona’s hair are among over 200 items to be auctioned in Paris on December 15. Ronaldo — widely recognised ...

Given the regularity with which Hugo Broos has called him up, the Bafana forward is tipped to be among the players that will ...

Norway will be at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998. Norway won all seven of their opening games in UEFA qualifying. Their World Cup qualifier in Italy was basically academic as the ...

France secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing top of their UEFA Group D, thus earning a direct berth ...

Scotland are heading to their first mens World Cup since 1998; Steve Clarkes side have been drawn against Brazil, Morocco and ...