1950 FIFA World Cup final round begin=FR-4 /><section end=FR-4 /> <section begin=FR-5 /><section end=FR-5 /> 1950 FIFA World Cup final round The final round of the 1950 FIFA World Cup took place from 9 to 16 July 1950. The final round consisted of Brazil, Spain, Sweden, and Uruguay. The winner of the final round was declared champions of the World Cup. Uruguay won the tournament, defeating hosts Brazil in the decisive match for their second World Cup title. The top placed team from each of the four groups qualified for the final round. All times listed are local time. <section begin=FR-1 /><section end=FR-1 /> <section begin=FR-2
1998 FIFA World Cup 1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. The country was chosen as the host nation by FIFA for the second time in the history of the tournament, defeating Morocco in the bidding process. It was the second time that France staged the competition (the first was in 1938) and the ninth time that it was held in Europe. Qualification for the finals began in March 1996 and concluded in November 1997.