The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as hosts by FIFA on 1 July 1992.
The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final. France won their first title, the 7th nation to win a World Cup, and the first host nation to win the tournament since Argentina in 1978.
The official mascot of this World Cup was Footix, a cockrel with the words "FRANCE 98" on the chest.
Its body is mostly blue, like the host's national team shirt and its name is a portmanteau of "football" and the ending "-ix" from the popular Asterix comic strip.
The Gillette Co. launched its promotional Web soccer resource, GilletteSoccer.com, in support of Gillette's sponsorship of World Cup France '98.
"GilletteSoccer.com showcased Gillette as an official sponsor of World Cup to millions of fans around the world.
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