"Match-Fixing Scandal Rocks Soccer's Global Stage: A Look Back at the Infamous 1998 World Cup Controversy In the summer of 1998, the world was captivated by the FIFA World Cup in France. But beneath the surface of the beautiful game, a shocking scandal was unfolding. A major match-fixing scandal involving several high-profile players and officials sent shockwaves through the soccer world, forever changing the way the sport is governed and regulated. As the world prepares to gather in Qatar for the next World Cup, we take a look back at the events that led to a seismic shift in the sport's integrity and the lasting impact on the beautiful game."
One of football's biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
