Before the 1998 Final, everyone talked about Ronaldo and Brazil. Nobody mentioned Zidane. BIG MISTAKE! The French maestro scored TWO identical headers — one in each half — to destroy Brazil 3-0 at the Stade de France. The first was a bullet header from a corner in the 27th minute. The second was a carbon copy in the 46th. France won their FIRST EVER World Cup, and Zidane became a GOD in Paris!
Country: France Opponent: Brazil Year: 1998 Round: Final Score: France 3-0 Brazil Minute: 27', 46'
The Moment
- Zidane scored two headers from corners — near-identical goals in the 27th and 46th minutes
- He dominated the midfield against the heavily favored Brazil, who had a mysterious Ronaldo crisis
- France won 3-0 to claim their first-ever World Cup title on home soil
- Zidane was named Man of the Match and became a national hero overnight
- His bald head meeting those corners became one of the most replayed images in World Cup history
The Verdict
Zidane's two thunderous headers changed the entire destiny of French football forever in one magical evening. The man who was supposed to be a supporting actor to Ronaldo stole the show completely and made it his own. Two headers, two moments of sublime brilliance, and France went from World Cup virgins to WORLD CHAMPIONS on home soil. Absolutely magnifique!
Tomorrow: #6 — Stay tuned for the next legendary goal!
