1998 FIFA World Cup knockout stage


The 1998 FIFA World Cup knockout stage covers the games from the second round through to the final at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. The top two teams from each of the eight groups qualified for the knockout stage. Teams played one game against each other, with the possibility of extra time and penalties if a winner could not be determined after 90 minutes.

Qualified teams

The top two placed teams from each of the eight groups qualified for the knockout stage.
GroupWinnersRunners-up
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Bracket

The first games were played on 27 June 1998 and the final took place on 12 July 1998 in Paris.

Round of 16

Italy vs Norway

scored his fifth goal of the finals and the only one of the game in the 18th minute with exquisite precision, bursting on to Di Biagio's pass 40 yards from goal. Norway had their moments but failed to finish as Pagliuca made some brilliant saves.

Brazil vs Chile

France vs Paraguay

Nigeria vs Denmark

Germany vs Mexico

Netherlands vs FR Yugoslavia

Romania vs Croatia

Argentina vs England

With the score tied at 2-2, David Beckham was sent off for kicking Diego Simeone in retaliation. Beckham's teammate Michael Owen subsequently described Beckham's act as "childish and unnecessary", although Owen also said that the burnings of effigies of Beckham were undeserved. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Argentina went first. David Seaman saved Argentina's second penalty to give England the advantage, which was immediately cancelled by Carlos Roa's save. The tie ended with another Roa save, from David Batty. Batty said it was the first penalty he had ever taken.

Quarter-finals

Italy vs France

Brazil vs Denmark

Netherlands vs Argentina

Germany vs Croatia

Semi-finals

Brazil vs Netherlands

France vs Croatia

Third place play-off

Final