Daily Curiosityby Erudico

Same year · Question

In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup that year?

Answer

France

The story behind the answer

France hosted the 1998 FIFA World Cup—famously branded “France ’98.” The tournament culminated in Paris (Saint-Denis) with the hosts beating Brazil 3–0, as Zinedine Zidane scored two headers to deliver France its first World Cup title. It was also the first World Cup expanded to 32 teams, and the first time France hosted since 1938.

To remember the year, pair two headline events: peace and play. In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement marked a breakthrough for Northern Ireland, while France

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