- Henry scores golden goal to ensure France defend title on home soil
- Tournament overshadowed by tragic death of Marc-Vivien Foe
- Both teams display solidarity and humanity in final
The
stakes
France
entered the competition as defending champions after beating Japan 1-0 in the
2001 final. However, their success did not prove a good omen for the FIFA World
Cup™ the following year, when, as title holders, Les Bleus exited the tournament after the group stage
with one point and not a single goal to their name.
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