The Winners
Aime Jacquet
Staying true to his beliefs, he masterminded France's FIFA World Cup™ victory.
Didier Deschamps
A tenacious midfielder, tireless worker and captain who led by example.
Emmanuel Petit
This mentally-tough midfield enforcer fired two goals in 1998, including one in the Final.
Laurent Blanc
A gifted defender known for his calm, effective decision-making and headed goals.
Youri Djorkaeff
Hard to pin down, he was a free spirit who spread panic through even the best defences.
Zinedine Zidane
Brimming with talent in its most sparkling form, he scored in two FIFA World Cup™ Finals.
World Champions
Germany 2006
The team captained by Cannavaro sealed Italy their fourth FIFA World Cup™ triumph.
Korea/Japan 2002
With a team loyal to its romantic past, the Seleção claimed their fifth world crown.
USA 1994
The Selecao ended a 24-year barren spell with victory in the States.
Italy 1990
In Italy, the resilient Germans claimed a third FIFA World Cup.
Mexico 1986
Under a fierce Mexican sun, Maradona's men clinched Argentina's second crown.
Spain 1982
Despite a slow start, Bearzot and his men secured Italy's third world crown.
Argentina 1978
After a 56-year wait, the Albiceleste celebrated in front of their raucous fans.
Germany 1974
Hosts Germany became the first winners of the new FIFA World Cup Trophy.
Player Statistics
| Opponent | GF | GA | R | Y | MNP |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Denmark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73 |
| Edition | Position | MP | GS | R | Y | MNP |
| 2002 | Group matches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 180 |
| 1998 | Winner | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 506 |
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