FIFA World Cup 1998 Group E

world cup 1998 poster Mexico equalled their achievement of 1994 by qualifying for the Round of 16 wearing shirts with the famous Aztec Calendar Stone printed into the fabric while their goalkeeper, Jorge Campos turned out in outfield player's tops rather than than the flamboyant kits of his own design that had enlivened previous competitions. The group was closely contested, South Korea's two defeats proving to be decisive.

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Mexico

Korea Republic

Mexico 3 Korea Republic 1

Stade de Gerland, Lyon (39,133)
13 June 1998

Mexico came from behind after South Korea had led at half time thanks to Ha Seok-Ju. Peláez leveled the score six minutes into the second half and Hernández added two late goals to give Mexico an important win.

Netherlands

Belgium

Netherlands 0 Belgium 0

Stade de France, Saint-Denis (75,000)
13 June 1998

A huge crowd watched the Low Country rivals hammer out a goalless draw.

Belgium

Mexico

Belgium 2 Mexico 2

Parc Lescure, Bordeaux (31,800)
20 June 1998

Mexico came back from being 2-0 down to earn a draw.

Netherlands

Korea Republic

Netherlands 5 Korea Republic 0

Stade Vélodrome, Marseille (55,000)
20 June 1998

The Dutch hammered the unfortunate South Korea team and racked up an impressive goal difference that would in the end secure them top place in the group.

Netherlands

Mexico

Netherlands 2 Mexico 2

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne (30,600)
25 June 1998

For the second time in the tournament, Mexico recovered from a two goal deficit to earn a draw, this time with a dramatic goal in the fourth minute of injury time scored by Hernández. The draw was enough to put both teams through.

Belgium

Korea Republic

Belgium 1 Korea Republic 1

Parc des Princes, Paris (45,500)
25 June 1998

A big win would have given Belgium a chance of progressing and an early goal by Luc Nilis might have set them on the way. The Koreans mounted stiff resistance and in the second half, Yoo Sang-Chui scored their equaliser.