The decisive goal: Henry secures France title defence

The decisive goal: Henry secures France title defence
  • 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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