1998_FIFA_World_Cup_Group_C
At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 32 teams were divided into eight groups of four, labelled A–H. Group C was composed of Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Denmark and host nation and eventual world champion France.
Denmark and France started well, defeating Saudi Arabia and South Africa respectively. Next, France scored four to eliminate Saudi Arabia and qualify with a match to spare, while Denmark and South Africa drew. Needing a big win in their final game, against Saudi Arabia, South Africa conceded two penalties and could only draw, so Denmark still qualified despite losing their final game to France.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 |  France (H) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 9 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 |  Denmark |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 |  South Africa |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
- France advanced to play Paraguay (runner-up of Group D) in the round of 16.
- Denmark advanced to play Nigeria (winner of Group D) in the round of 16.
Saudi Arabia vs Denmark
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France vs South Africa
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South Africa vs Denmark
| South Africa | 1–1 | Denmark |
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McCarthy  51' |
Report | A. Nielsen 12' |
South Africa
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Denmark
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France vs Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi was sent off in the 19th minute after tripping Bixente Lizarazu from behind. Zinedine Zidane was ejected at the 71st minute when he appeared to plant his studs into the side of Saudi captain Fuad Anwar after they collided going for a ball.[1]
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France vs Denmark
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South Africa vs Saudi Arabia
| South Africa | 2–2 | Saudi Arabia |
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| Bartlett 18', 90+3' (pen.) |
Report | Al-Jaber 45+2' (pen.) Al-Thunayan 74' (pen.) |
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- DeSimone, Bonnie (19 June 1998). "France 4, Saudi Arabia 0". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune.