1998 FIFA World Cup - Host Selection

Host Selection

France was awarded the 1998 World Cup on 2 July 1992 by the executive committee of FIFA during a general meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. They defeated Morocco by 12 votes to 7. Switzerland withdrew, due to being unable to meet FIFA's requirements.

Voting results
Country Round 1
France 12
Morocco 7

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