94 and 98 the two best WC I watched since 1990, but I get your other point regarding the world, particularly for those who lived in Western Europe prosperity seemed something that wouldn't stop at all.
YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND! I've been looking for this constantly for the past ten years. I had this on VHS but lost it during a house move and I've been desperate to find it. Genuinely made my day - wonderful World Cup and a great review of it. As good as I remembered. Thank you 🙂
The BBC's half-way montages were absolutely iconic and underrated! They really encapsulated the anxiety, joy and despair of the group stages! Spain being knocked out early doors was a huge shock! Cameroon, Belgium, and Morocco lost out right at the very last minute! Hernandez's late goal absolutely crushed Belgium. Criminally underrated tournament I have to say!
France 98 is the best WC that I've seen in my lifetime and I vaguely remember 1986. 1990 WC was my first real memory and it was nowhere as good as France 98. There were a lot of good games and classic matches that have stood the test of time now that they are watchable for the younger generation.
@@MrRorySteel Probably he was too young to remember the matches but remember de WC happening. Just like me with the 2002 WC, some vague memories and a Brazilian shirt I had at the time, but no memory of specific matches.
When this was shown in December 1998, Des Lynam was becoming disillusioned with the BBC. They had no FA Cup or England rights and would only show two live games in the 98/99 season. By the following summer, he was off to ITV and a final payday before he finished in 2004. They had FA Cup, England and Champions League rights etc. Only issue was that he never suited ITV! Things like this showed he was a BBC man and that style didn’t/doesn’t work on ITV. Adrian Chiles had the same issues years later as well!
I think you're right, even though it's hard to define exactly who someone is BBC or ITV. Maybe it's just because we were so used to seeing him on the BBC that anything else was bound to seem strange. He definitely wasn't the same when he did move.
@@anthonymcken6050 me neither, its hard to explain but no matter what they do or who they employ it still seems like it's missing something. Always preferred the BBC.
If France 1998 was tense, Russia 2018 was 1 full of surprises and entertainment!. 169 goals, 4 red cards, footie frolics and action aplenty!. Remember fans as Lisa Brockwell the yoga teacher once said, losers cannot hide the awful shame!. From Joe. X
Jimmy hill another legend. The 90s were the best football proper game, wasn’t about money like now. Winning was the ultimate target, now tossers on social media love negativity for views
The 1998 World Cup had some of the greatest drama in the competition's history. Personally, I don't think any World Cup since has surpassed it since! Maybe 2022 thanks to the brilliance of Morocco and the world cup final itself
I remember this BBC intro as a kid and thinking how 'French' it was. The amount of stereotyping is through the roof! Wine (check), waiters (check), art nouveau (check) moody New Wave-esque monochrome video (check!). Very 90's
That was the one. We could have gone all the way with that squad. And we talk about Beckham as a hero cos why, he scored his tenth effort at a free kick in a qualifier against Greece?
Muy mala decisión de parte de ustedes, los entiendo por qué son ingleses, pero el mejor gol de todos los tiempos es el que Diego Armando Maradona les izó a ustedes😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 a llorar a la iglesia, saludos
Another world cup where England were cheated out of like 86,90,02 and others ! England would have the most world cups if not for politics and bad referees!... Jim Morrison wasn't expecting that 😂
@@eamonwilkinson2333 1 team who were robbed of the 2nd round in Russia 2018 were Senegal. In group 8, they picked up too many yellow cards than Japan, so the Asian team escaped elimination!. Craig Charles would think "can you believe it!, Japan have gone through, and Senegal are knocked out of the group!". From Joe. X
Ah france 98. The best world cup. And quite possibly the best time to be alive. The world has well and truly gone to the dogs since then.
I concur with you.
Could not agree more
Wasn't the best
Obviously too young to remember 66.
Nothing else compares .
94 and 98 the two best WC I watched since 1990, but I get your other point regarding the world, particularly for those who lived in Western Europe prosperity seemed something that wouldn't stop at all.
YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!
I've been looking for this constantly for the past ten years. I had this on VHS but lost it during a house move and I've been desperate to find it.
Genuinely made my day - wonderful World Cup and a great review of it. As good as I remembered. Thank you 🙂
Wow so sorry you went through that! Looking for something for ten years CONSTANTLY! Hope you are ok now
@MrThedonhead somebody had to download the tournament. From Joe. X
Brilliant upload! Great memories watching this one back!
More to come, I'm sure. From Joe. X
To echo other comments…thank you so much for this upload!!!
Russia 2018 was more exciting, 169 goals, 4 red cards, footie fraulics, and enchanting entertainment!. From Joe. X
The BBC's half-way montages were absolutely iconic and underrated! They really encapsulated the anxiety, joy and despair of the group stages!
Spain being knocked out early doors was a huge shock!
Cameroon, Belgium, and Morocco lost out right at the very last minute! Hernandez's late goal absolutely crushed Belgium.
Criminally underrated tournament I have to say!
Since then, 4 times in 6 tournaments the holders went out in round 1!. From Joe. X
Excellent stuff great to be watching something from a good time 90s!
1990s. From Joe. X
LEGENDARY UPLOAD
171 goals in the tournament. From Joe. X
I quite like watching world cup reviews from before I was born, personally my favourite world cup was 20 years later
France 98 is the best WC that I've seen in my lifetime and I vaguely remember 1986. 1990 WC was my first real memory and it was nowhere as good as France 98. There were a lot of good games and classic matches that have stood the test of time now that they are watchable for the younger generation.
@@anthonymcken6050 how can you remember 86 if 90 was your first real memory?
@@MrRorySteel Probably he was too young to remember the matches but remember de WC happening. Just like me with the 2002 WC, some vague memories and a Brazilian shirt I had at the time, but no memory of specific matches.
@@anthonymcken6050Russia 2018 was better. From Joe. X
@@lucassantossjerrors were costly. From Joe. X
22:14 jimmy was always ahead of his time, a football genius
France 1998 was awesome!. From Joe. X
That brazil vs Chile game was just awesome, still remember it
4-1 to Brazil was the score. From Joe. X
France 98 remains the best WC tournament that I have watched and I go back to having vague memories of Mexico 86.
Russia 2018 was a thriller of a competition. From Joe. X
Great to see Martin O'Neill sticking it to the talentless Stoke binman.
RIP Terry
Great time period. The intro is quite something.
Russia 2018 was even more thrilling!. From Joe. X
When this was shown in December 1998, Des Lynam was becoming disillusioned with the BBC. They had no FA Cup or England rights and would only show two live games in the 98/99 season. By the following summer, he was off to ITV and a final payday before he finished in 2004. They had FA Cup, England and Champions League rights etc. Only issue was that he never suited ITV! Things like this showed he was a BBC man and that style didn’t/doesn’t work on ITV. Adrian Chiles had the same issues years later as well!
Interesting how do you define what makes someone a BBC person and an ITV person?
I think you're right, even though it's hard to define exactly who someone is BBC or ITV. Maybe it's just because we were so used to seeing him on the BBC that anything else was bound to seem strange.
He definitely wasn't the same when he did move.
@@81chipper89Big Des was on the Beeb for so long it was weird seeing him on Itv. Then again, itv presentation of football has never been my thing.
@@anthonymcken6050 me neither, its hard to explain but no matter what they do or who they employ it still seems like it's missing something.
Always preferred the BBC.
Key to note Adrian Chiles had another issue as well though.
That he was shite. Quite a glaring issue really.
this one of my favourite World cups
my friend covered it for Australian TV even though Australia got knocked out in the last stage of qualifying
@joshrees1985 Australia do better in the Asian league. From Joe. X
qualified for 4 World Cups since joining Asia
th-cam.com/video/1GFICkPiOqo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bWNFM--H9ZZ0zdT5 that’s my friend in Qatar
@@joeandrews7329 I agree it’s better for us than Oceania was
BRo that national anthem by chili is hilarious BRo specially the way Zala the striker was singing it BRo he was so fired up BRob😆😆😆😆🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🔥🔥🔥💯✅
Chile's flag is similar to the texan. From Joe. X
Finally
Great upload. From Joe. X
Amazing upload, thank you
Do you know if you have Race for the Title 1997, would have been broadcast on BBC one, 14th May 97?
was there never knew about that
@classicsportclassictiyl8547 great competition France 98 was. From Joe. X
28:10 I remember watching this match - How on earth did hernandes not capitalise on that chance!!
If France 1998 was tense, Russia 2018 was 1 full of surprises and entertainment!. 169 goals, 4 red cards, footie frolics and action aplenty!. Remember fans as Lisa Brockwell the yoga teacher once said, losers cannot hide the awful shame!. From Joe. X
the whole Argentina vs England segment is missing..?!
Most likely a FIFA copyright issue
Jimmy hill another legend. The 90s were the best football proper game, wasn’t about money like now. Winning was the ultimate target, now tossers on social media love negativity for views
John Motson and Barry Davies commentated at the time. From Joe. X
The 1998 World Cup had some of the greatest drama in the competition's history. Personally, I don't think any World Cup since has surpassed it since! Maybe 2022 thanks to the brilliance of Morocco and the world cup final itself
2018 was great also. From Joe. X
2014 was great, probs my favourite being 35.
The players on show is incredible to drawer
Jon Champion is narrating the story. From Joe. X
Eerie 90s vibes
Great era, the 1990s. From Joe. X
Glenn Hoddle leaving his team under the buss.. 😒?
He became Southampton boss in 2000. From Joe. X
I remember this BBC intro as a kid and thinking how 'French' it was. The amount of stereotyping is through the roof! Wine (check), waiters (check), art nouveau (check) moody New Wave-esque monochrome video (check!). Very 90's
The hosts won the tournament. From Joe. X
I had no idea
@@lotuseater7247I'm your teacher!. From Joe. X
And worth every penny.
It’s still the same
N oneill was on the button way robbie
Despair for the luckless. From Joe. X
France were disappointing in Japan/Korea 2002 as champions when they went out out as in round 1!. From Joe. X
Didn't score any goals either at the time!. From Joe. X
Mickey mouse? Shows Donald Duck 😆
He's with Mickey mouse to say the real truth!. From Joe. X
Netherland was the best team..but 😅
4th in France 98 Holland were. From Joe. X
BEST WORLD CUP EVER NO DOUBT!
2018 in Russia was even better!. From Joe. X
@@joeandrews7329we get it u like Russia 2018 no need to spam the same comment everywhere
@@sebas.4524 just making my own private opinion!. From Joe. X
Zubizarretta was shit
He spilt the shot. From Joe. X
That was the one. We could have gone all the way with that squad. And we talk about Beckham as a hero cos why, he scored his tenth effort at a free kick in a qualifier against Greece?
England were unbelievably dull and overrated in 1998. Amazed people rated them so much
@jmxtvarchive9064 but in 2018 they beat Colombia on penalties. From Joe. X
Muy mala decisión de parte de ustedes, los entiendo por qué son ingleses, pero el mejor gol de todos los tiempos es el que Diego Armando Maradona les izó a ustedes😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 a llorar a la iglesia, saludos
The red card cost England. From Joe. X
England deserved so much more in that World Cup 😢
If England had beaten Argentina, Holland would have won Quarterfinals
@matthewdoyle3877 4th in 2018 was excellent and more than I expected. From Joe. X
@matthewdoyle3877 England absolutely battered Holland 2 years earlier in the Euros tbh.
Holland were a mess in ‘96 and had improved greatly in two years
@@paulearl8203 Holland were 4th in France 98. From Joe. X
Another world cup where England were cheated out of like 86,90,02 and others ! England would have the most world cups if not for politics and bad referees!... Jim Morrison wasn't expecting that 😂
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha
@@yoelpachuco6875France won the World Cup twice in 2 decades. From Joe. X
Always cheated never defeated
@@eamonwilkinson2333 1 team who were robbed of the 2nd round in Russia 2018 were Senegal. In group 8, they picked up too many yellow cards than Japan, so the Asian team escaped elimination!. Craig Charles would think "can you believe it!, Japan have gone through, and Senegal are knocked out of the group!". From Joe. X